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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Ulster University Belfast and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Ballycastle is 90 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Ballycastle bus from?

Carrickfergus to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Ballycastle is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Larne Town1 Gc->Lr / ...
2. Take the bus from Circular Road Credit Union to Strandview Lower252
2h 52m
Drive 50 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle50 mi
1h 2m
£13–18
Train, bus via Ballymena
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
3h 16m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Ballycastle50 mi
1h 2m
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast563 / ...
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 25m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 89.8 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Joymount to Ballycastle Pres Church via Ulster University Belfast and Ballymena Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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