What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Stirling is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Stirling. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Islamic Centre via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Stirling?

The distance between Ballymena and Stirling is 165 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Stirling without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 8h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Stirling?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ballymena to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Stirling bus from?

Ballymena to Stirling bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Stirling bus arrive?

Ballymena to Stirling bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 574+ hotels available in Stirling.

Ballymena to Stirling - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ballymena to Stirling by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 1m
£43–119
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
8h 51m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
9h 10m
£62–88
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Stirlingcar
4h 36m
£55–267
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 24m
£57–147
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 19m
£52–109
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 5m
£53–157
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus
8h 53m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
8h 55m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Stirling.

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Distance: 163.6 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Stirling, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Stirling. However, you can take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Buscentre, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Islamic Centre via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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