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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £280 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 59m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Square and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Sheffield Interchange/E3, Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Ballycastle?

The distance between Bakewell and Ballycastle is 293 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 19h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Bakewell to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Ballycastle bus from?

Bakewell to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E3 station.

Where does the Bakewell to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Bakewell to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Bakewell to Ballycastle - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Bakewell to Ballycastle by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadilly
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
8h 24m
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
14h 22m
£92–418
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
15h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
19h 53m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 24m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadilly
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
8h 25m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 36m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 36m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E3 to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
20h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bakewell to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
7h 59m
£108–274

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 291.2 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Bakewell to Ballycastle. However, you can take the bus to Bus Turnaround, walk to Bamford, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, 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 Buxton Road to Ballycastle via Market Place, Buxton, Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 14h 22m.

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