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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £280 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballycastle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballycastle is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ballycastle bus from?

Edinburgh to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 349+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Edinburgh to Ballycastle - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle by train, car ferry, car, bus, 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.

Train, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
8h 40m
£75–285
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
5h 29m
£63–277
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
11h 55m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 13m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
10h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
12h 19m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 17m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus
5h 46m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 55m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 54m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Ballycastle Pres Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 11h 55m.

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