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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Rosyth is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Rosyth is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Rosyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Queens Buildings via Ballymena Bus Station, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Rosyth?

The distance between Ballycastle and Rosyth is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Rosyth without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 10h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Ballycastle to Rosyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Rosyth bus from?

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

Where does the Ballycastle to Rosyth bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Rosyth?

There are 2519+ hotels available in Rosyth.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Ballycastle to Rosyth 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
best
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 Queen Street to Haymarket
8h 41m
£72–297
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Rosyth
5h 39m
£71–114
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate
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 Queen Street to Haymarket
10h 34m
Bus, train, bus and ferry via North Approach Road
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
11h 27m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
11h 29m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place900
11h 46m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
6h 5m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
6h
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 52m
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 57m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 54m

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

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Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Rosyth.

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Rosyth. 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, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, then take the train to Rosyth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Rosyth via Ballymena Bus Station, Ballymena, Yorkgate, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 10h 34m.

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