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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ballycastle is to bus and bus and ferry and train which costs £30 - £45 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Ballycastle is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Ballycastle?

The distance between Inverness and Ballycastle is 289 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 36m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Inverness to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Ballycastle bus from?

Inverness to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Inverness to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 358+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Inverness to Ballycastle - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
6h 29m
£95–256
Bus, bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
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 Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
14h 42m
£32–43
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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 Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
14h 36m
£86–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h 39m
£95–321
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
10h 3m
£77–202
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
15h 16m
£44–72

Inverness to Ballycastle by train, foot, busferry, and bus

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14h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.4 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the line 1 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Dalriada Hospital via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 14h 36m.

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