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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ballymena is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £65 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ballymena is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ballymena station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Ballymena Bus Station via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Ballymena?

The distance between Stranraer and Ballymena is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Ballymena without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 5h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Stranraer to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Ballymena bus from?

Stranraer to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Stranraer to Ballymena bus arrive?

Stranraer to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 217+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Stranraer to Ballymena - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Ballymena by car ferry, car, busferry, train, or bus

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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Ballymena
2h 57m
£38–62
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena1_Gc->Ly / ...
5h 29m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
6h 2m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Ballymena.

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Ballymena. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Ballymena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Ballymena via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 29m.

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