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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £320 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs £90 - £320.

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 Ballycastle Pres Church via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

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 car ferry which takes 13h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Inverness to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Inverness to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 346+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Inverness to Ballycastle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, 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.

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 Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 25m
Train, car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
11h 48m
£83–368
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
6. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
13h 58m
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 Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
14h 21m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
10h 2m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
14h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
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 / ...
14h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h 34m
£91–317

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 286.9 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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 Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the 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 Buscentre, then take the bus to Ballycastle Pres Church. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Ballycastle via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 48m.

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