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 £70 - £120 and takes 5h 41m.

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 41m and costs £70 - £120.

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 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

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 train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 27m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 349+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Edinburgh to Ballycastle - 12 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle by train, ferry, car, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
5. Drive from Larne to Ballycastle
8h 40m
£77–342
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
5h 41m
£71–111
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
11h 27m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 7m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
10h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
11h 56m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
12h 5m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 11m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 45m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 44m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 171 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 171 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 42m

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

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Distance: 229.7 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 ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ballycastle Pres Church via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 11h 27m.

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