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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £270 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Greenock to Ballycastle?

The distance between Greenock and Ballycastle is 192 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Greenock to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Ballycastle bus from?

Greenock to Ballycastle bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where does the Greenock to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Greenock to Ballycastle bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 350+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Greenock to Ballycastle - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Greenock to Ballycastle by train, car ferry, car, 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.

Train, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h 56m
£67–321
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Greenock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
4h 48m
£56–266
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
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 / ...
11h 54m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
10h 41m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
2. Take the busferry from Ayr 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 / ...
12h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greenock to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenock to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, 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 Stance 1 to Ballycastle Pres Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 11h 54m.

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