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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Stirling is to train and car ferry and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Stirling. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Islamic Centre via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Stirling?

The distance between Ballymena and Stirling is 177 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Stirling without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ballymena to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Stirling bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 638+ hotels available in Stirling.

Ballymena to Stirling - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Ballymena to Stirling by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 5m
£62–174
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to York Streettrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
9h 10m
£49–105
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
8h 47m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Stirlingcar
4h 36m
£55–268
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 1m
£50–136
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 24m
£65–150
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 19m
£54–127
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 Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
8h 57m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 176.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Stirling. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Stirling. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Stirling via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 47m.

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