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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Ballymena Buscentre via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Ballymena?

The distance between Stranraer and Ballymena is 66 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 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 216+ hotels available in Ballymena.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Ballymena by car ferry, 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
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 37m
£31–230
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
5h 45m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
6h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Ballymena.

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

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

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