Ballymena FAQs
Where is Ballymena?
Ballymena is a town in County Antrim, roughly 30 miles north-west of Belfast. The M2 and A26 connect it to Belfast, and the town has a railway station on the line between Belfast and Coleraine.
Which villages are near Ballymena?
Villages around Ballymena include Cullybackey, Ahoghill, Galgorm, Gracehill, Broughshane and Kells, with Portglenone a little further west.
What is Ballymena known for?
Ballymena sits close to Slemish Mountain, where tradition says St Patrick tended sheep as a young man. The town is also a gateway to the Glens of Antrim, and Ballymena United play their home games at the Ballymena Showgrounds.
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Ballymena lies in the heart of County Antrim, between Antrim town to the south and Ballymoney to the north.