What is the cheapest way to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £260 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 11m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Appleton Thorn and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Thorntree Green and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle?

The distance between Appleton Thorn and Ballycastle is 233 miles.

How do I travel from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle bus from?

Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 353+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle - 12 ways to travel via train, and line 8 bus

There are 12 ways to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle by bus, train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 8 bus, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thorntree Green to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 29m
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
5. Drive from Larne to Ballycastle
11h 33m
£77–399
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
13h 12m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
14h 16m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 29m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h 31m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h 31m
Line 8 bus, train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 171 bus
1. Take the bus from Thorntree Green to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LPL - LDY
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 53m
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
18h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
18h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Appleton Thorn to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
7h 11m
£99–259

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Map of how to get from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Appleton Thorn, England and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Appleton Thorn to Ballycastle. However, you can take the bus to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K, walk to Warrington Central, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus Station, then take the bus to Ballycastle Pres Church. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thorntree Green to Ballycastle via Warrington Bank Quay Station, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 33m.

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