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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £270 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £270.

How far is it from Largs to Ballycastle?

The distance between Largs and Ballycastle is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Largs to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 348+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Largs to Ballycastle - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Largs 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 Ayr to Stranraertrain
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h 38m
£62–279
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Largs to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
4h 33m
£52–262
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 / ...
11h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Largs to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Largs to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Kilwinning, 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 Manse Court to Ballycastle Pres Church via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 11h 24m.

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