What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Ulster University Belfast and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Ballycastle is 90 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle bus from?

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Scotch Quarter station.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Circular Road Credit Union to Strandview Lower252
2h 56m
Drive 50.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle50.4 mi
1h 2m
£13–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
3h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballycastle50.4 mi
1h 2m
£100–130
Bus via Ballymena
1. Take the bus from Scotch Quarter to Ulster University Belfast263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
4h 29m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Circular Road Credit Union to Strandview Lower once daily, and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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