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 £45 - £190 and takes 3h 45m.

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 45m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Girvan and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Girvan to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Wesley Road and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Girvan to Ballycastle?

The distance between Girvan and Ballycastle is 124 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 6h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Girvan to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Girvan to Ballycastle bus from?

Girvan to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Girvan to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Girvan to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 360+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Girvan to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 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 Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
3h 45m
£49–188
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
6h 54m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 9m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 28m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 Belfast, 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 Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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