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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £130 - £320 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 34m and costs £130 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ballycastle?

The distance between Cardiff and Ballycastle is 326 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 19h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Cardiff to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ballycastle bus from?

Cardiff to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Cardiff to Ballycastle - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

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

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

Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 56m
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
6. Drive from Larne to Ballycastle
14h 27m
£102–489
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
15h 50m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
19h 42m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 55m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 2m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 11m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Motherwell
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Terminus926
4. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastle
17h 46m
£296–741
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
6. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
22h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
10h 34m
£137–314

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 324.4 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus Station, then take the bus to Ballycastle Pres Church. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ballycastle via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 14h 27m.

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