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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cairnryan is to car ferry which costs £70 - £280 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Old Pier via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ballymena and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ballymena to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Larne and arriving at Cairnryan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Cairnryan?

The distance between Ballymena and Cairnryan is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ballymena to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 219+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 27m
£73–276
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 Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
10h 1m

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, 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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