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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £280 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Princes Street via Ballymena Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ballycastle and Edinburgh is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train and bus and ferry via Belfast which takes 10h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Ballycastle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Ballycastle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2535+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ballycastle to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Ballycastle to Edinburgh by car, car ferry, train, bus, 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, car ferry, train
best
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 53m
£75–284
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 28m
£64–279
Bus, train, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 33m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 21m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
11h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 8m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 17m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 2m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
5h 14m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 6m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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54 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Edinburgh. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, drive to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Ballymena Buscentre, Ballymena, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 33m.

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