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

The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £250 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Girvan to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Girvan to Ballycastle?

The distance between Girvan and Ballycastle is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Girvan to Ballycastle without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Girvan to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 349+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Girvan to Ballycastle - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Girvan to Ballycastle by car ferry, car, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
3h 31m
£40–243
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
7h 11m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
8h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Girvan to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 102.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Girvan to Ballycastle. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piedmont Road to Ballycastle Pres Church via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 7h 11m.

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