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How to get fromBallycastle to Portpatrickby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballycastle to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Ballycastle to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 19m
    £38–239

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to York Streettrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 41m

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 218 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 13m

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  • Distance: 89.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Portpatrick. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Portpatrick via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, Ballymena, York Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 6h 41m.

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