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

The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Ballymena is to fly and train which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stockport to Ballymena is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Stockport and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockport to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Mersey Square and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

How far is it from Stockport to Ballymena?

The distance between Stockport and Ballymena is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stockport to Ballymena without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 16m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Stockport to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockport to Ballymena bus from?

Stockport to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Stockport to Ballymena bus arrive?

Stockport to Ballymena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 221+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Stockport to Ballymena - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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

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

Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3h 58m
£47–151
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
3h 58m
£39–118
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
12h 16m
£110–210
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
12h 54m
£52–122
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
15h 26m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4h 39m
£46–145
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4h 39m
£56–203
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
6h 21m
£73–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Stockport to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
6h 47m
£93–252

Stockport to Ballymena by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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12h 54mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.7 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Stockport, England and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stockport to Ballymena. However, you can take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stockport to Ballymena via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Great Victoria Street in around 12h 16m.

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