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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £210 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £210.

How far is it from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle?

The distance between Kilmacolm and Ballycastle is 194 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 10h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 363+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Kilmacolm to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and Bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle by train, ferry, car, bus, car ferry, 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, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
3. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
4. Drive from Larne to Ballycastle
8h 14m
£74–279
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmacolm to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
4h 52m
£63–209
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
10h 37m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
11h 36m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmacolm to Ballycastle. However, you can take the line 530 bus to Bus Station, walk to Port Glasgow, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Ballycastle Pres Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 10h 37m.

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