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Motoring info for Ballymena BT42

Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland

Cheapest unleaded 159.7p Asda · 27.7 miCheapest diesel 186.7p Asda · 27.7 mi
Nearest forecourt1.1 miAsda Nearest EV charger<0.1 miRapid · 50 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 40 miles of Ballymena (BT42) is 159.7p at Asda, 89-105 Main St, Bangor – 13.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 186.7p at Asda (27.7 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Mid and East Antrim right now.

Fuel prices near BT42

Within 40 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

  1. Asda 1.1 mi
    121 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EE
    Unleaded
    165.9p
    Diesel
    188.9p
    Directions
  2. Asda 13.0 mi
    Park Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9DQ
    Unleaded
    166.9p
    Diesel
    190.9p
    Directions
  3. Asda 24.1 mi
    1 Ring Rd, Coleraine, BT52 1QP
    Unleaded
    162.7p
    Diesel
    189.7p
    Directions
  4. Asda 24.1 mi
    Sweep Road, Cookstown, BT80 8JR
    Unleaded
    165.7p
    Diesel
    190.7p
    Directions
  5. Asda 27.7 mi
    89-105 Main St, Bangor, BT20 4SD
    Unleaded
    159.7p
    Diesel
    186.7p
    Directions
  6. Asda 28.9 mi
    Ards Shopping Centre - Circular Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EU
    Unleaded
    163.7p
    Diesel
    189.7p
    Directions
  7. Asda 30.3 mi
    Bridge Street, Portadown, BT63 5AQ
    Unleaded
    164.7p
    Diesel
    189.7p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Ballymena →

Cheapest fuel across Mid and East Antrim →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 24 min ago

EV charging near BT42

13 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 5 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 1 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 6 Fast (7–22 kW)
  1. Maxol Ballymena<0.1 mi
    Queen St, Ballymena, BT42 2BJ
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS 2 points
    ESB Ecars · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  2. Home Bargains0.2 mi
    135 Queen St, Ballykeel, BT42 2BG
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 4 points
    Zest Charging · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  3. DRD Car Park0.4 mi
    Henry St / Gilmore St, Ballymena, BT42 3AH
    Ultra-rapid · 100 kW CCS 2 points
    ESB Ecars · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  4. The Range0.5 mi
    Braidwater Retail Park, Larne Rd Link, Ballymena, BT42 3AG
    Ultra-rapid · 120 kW CCS 2 points
    Weev · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  5. Dreams0.6 mi
    Larne Road Link, Ballymena BT43 5EP, Ballymena, BT43 5EP
    Ultra-rapid · 120 kW CCS 2 points
    Weev · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  6. Seven Towers Leisure Centre0.6 mi
    70A Trostan Avenue, Ballymena, BT43 7BL
    Ultra-rapid · 100 kW CCS 2 points
    ESB Ecars · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  7. Ballee Road Park & Share Seven Towers Roundabout Ballymena0.7 mi
    Ballee Road Park and Share, Ballymena, BT42 2HD
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    ESB Ecars · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  8. Ballymena Park and Ride, Galgorm Road0.8 mi
    Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1AD
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    ESB Ecars · Public - Membership Required
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 38 min ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near BT42

No public car parks found within 5 miles of BT42.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Mid and East Antrim right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 24 min ago

Vehicle crime near BT42

In August 2026, police recorded 1 vehicle crime within 1 mile of BT42, down from 6 in July.

  • Jun 2
  • Jul 6
  • Aug 1

Reported most often on or near: Mill Street (1).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Ballymena (BT42)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Ballymena (BT42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Ballymena (BT42) is 159.7p a litre at Asda, 89-105 Main St, Bangor, BT20 4SD, 27.7 mi away – 13.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Ballymena (BT42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Ballymena (BT42) is 186.7p a litre at Asda, 89-105 Main St, Bangor, BT20 4SD, 27.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 7 forecourts within 40 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Ballymena (BT42)?

There are 13 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Ballymena (BT42), including 6 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Maxol Ballymena, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 50 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Ballymena (BT42)?

Police recorded 1 vehicle crime within 1 mile of Ballymena (BT42) in August 2026, compared with 6 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Ballymena (BT42)?

No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Mid and East Antrim.

About BT42

Area
Ballymena
Postcodes
834

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)

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