Ballymena to Pontypool: Road Trip Guide & Distance

256 miles 412 km · straight line
320 miles estimated 515 km · driving distance
6h 26min estimated drive time
£49 - £60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ballymena from Pontypool?

The distance from Ballymena to Pontypool is 256 miles (412 km) as the crow flies. Pontypool is located SSE of Ballymena. By car, the driving distance is approximately 320 miles, taking about 6h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballymena and Pontypool. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ballymena to Pontypool

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 26min £49 - £60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 43min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 7min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballymena & Pontypool

Quick Facts

Ballymena
54.86°N, 6.28°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Pontypool
51.70°N, 3.04°W
Europe/London
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients