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

The cheapest way to get from England to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £130 - £380 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs £130 - £380.

How far is it from England to Ballycastle?

The distance between England and Ballycastle is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 19h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from England to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 347+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

England to Ballycastle - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from England to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, 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 Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 4m
Train, car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
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
12h 54m
£115–469
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
15h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 / ...
19h 54m
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 4m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 4m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 4m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 13m
Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 21m
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
8h 16m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus
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 / ...
20h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
10h 11m
£131–375

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from England to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Buscentre, then take the bus to Ballycastle Pres Church. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Ballycastle via Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 12h 54m.

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