There are 3 ways to get from Stirling to Ballantrae by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4h 30m£29–43Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stirling to Ballantraecar 94.1 mi
1h 49m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain Glasgow Central - Girvan
5h 5m£40–68
Stirling to Ballantrae by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Ballantrae is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Ballantrae is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Islamic Centre and arriving at Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Girvan via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Stirling and Ballantrae is 103 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Ballantrae without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Stirling to Ballantrae, including transfers.
Stirling to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Islamic Centre station.
Stirling to Ballantrae train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Ballantrae is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Ballantrae, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Islamic Centre to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Arrol Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Girvan, Rail Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Stirling to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stirling to Ballantrae train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Ballantrae is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Stirling to Ballantrae.
There are 137+ hotels available in Ballantrae.