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 £60 - £210 and takes 4h 45m.

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 45m and costs £60 - £210.

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 359+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Largs to Ballycastle by train, ferry, car, bus, busferry, 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.

Train, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastle
7h 38m
£64–268
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Largs to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
4h 45m
£62–207
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
11h 24m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.3 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 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, Great Victoria Street, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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