What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £200 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ballycastle?

The distance between Ayr and Ballycastle is 146 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ballycastle without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 7h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Ayr to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ballycastle bus from?

Ayr to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Ayr to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Ayr to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Ayr to Ballycastle - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Ballycastle by car, car ferry, bus, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
4h 13m
£54–196
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
7h 41m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 40m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 44m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 59m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Ballycastle. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Ballycastle Pres Church via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 7h 41m.

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