What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £190 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £190.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart?

The distance between Ballycastle and Newton Stewart is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 5h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Newton Stewart?

There are 340+ hotels available in Newton Stewart.

Ballycastle to Newton Stewart - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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 Ballycastle to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
4h 1m
£50–190
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Larne Bus Station252
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
5h 47m
Bus, train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
6h 53m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Larne Bus Station, walk to Larne Town, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Newton Stewart.

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