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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £30 - £230 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Stranraer?

The distance between Ballymena and Stranraer is 66 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Stranraer without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Ballymena to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Ballymena to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Ballymena to Stranraer by car ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 37m
£31–230
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 Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
9h 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Stranraer.

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Distance: 65.2 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Larne to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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