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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Blackpool is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £250 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Blackpool is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Buchanan Street via Ballymena Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Blackpool?

The distance between Ballycastle and Blackpool is 392 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Blackpool without a car is to bus and train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 12h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Ballycastle to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Blackpool bus from?

Ballycastle to Blackpool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Blackpool bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Blackpool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Ballycastle to Blackpool - 11 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Ballycastle to Blackpool by car, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, busferry, or plane

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

Drive, ferry, train
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1. Drive from Ballycastle to Larne
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
9h 57m
£77–357
Bus, train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
4. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
12h 7m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
13h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to High Street218 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
16h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Blackpool
7h 3m
£88–249
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 32m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 28m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
6h 59m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
6h 59m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
4. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool North
8h 9m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)LDY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 27m

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

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Distance: 389.9 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Blackpool. However, you can drive to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, drive to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Blackpool North via Ballymena Bus Station, Ballymena, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 12h 7m.

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