How far is it from Ballymena to Portrush?

The distance between Ballymena and Portrush is 49 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ballymena to Portrush?

The drive from Ballymena to Portrush takes approximately 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Ballymena to Portrush covers 49 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Portrush lies roughly to the north-west of Ballymena.

The drive from Ballymena to Portrush mainly follows A26.

On the route from Ballymena to Portrush you can take a break at Frosses Trees rest area.

Distance: 49 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Ballymena to Portrush takes about 45 min via A26. The distance is 49 km. The straight-line distance is 45 km. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 49 km

The return trip from Portrush to Ballymena covers roughly the same distance, 49 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

How far is it from Ballymena to Portrush?: The distance between Ballymena and Portrush is 49 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ballymena to Portrush?: The drive from Ballymena to Portrush takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Ballymena to Portrush?: The fastest route from Ballymena to Portrush covers 49 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Portrush from Ballymena?: Portrush lies roughly to the north-west of Ballymena.
Which roads does the route from Ballymena to Portrush follow?: The drive from Ballymena to Portrush mainly follows A26.
Where can I stop to rest between Ballymena and Portrush?: On the route from Ballymena to Portrush you can take a break at Frosses Trees rest area.