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How to get fromHolyhead to Ballycastleby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Ballycastle by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    9h 14m
    £58–83

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    8h 37m
    £115–350

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    8h 47m
    £91–212

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    9h 54m
    £83–322

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    8h 47m
    £83–194

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    8h 47m
    £75–192

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    8h 46m
    £87–200

  8. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 171 bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LPL - LDY
    4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to The Diamondbus bus
    9h 7m
    £90–419

Holyhead to Ballycastle by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ballycastle. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Ballycastle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 8h 37m.

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