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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £320 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h and costs £85 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Leeds Street and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Leicester Street, Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ballycastle?

The distance between Liverpool and Ballycastle is 220 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ballycastle without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 11h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Liverpool to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ballycastle bus from?

Liverpool to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 350+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Liverpool to Ballycastle - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Ballycastle by plane, bus, car ferry, train, 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 Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 5m
Train, car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
11h 35m
£80–399
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
11h 18m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 Buscentrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
18h 16m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 5m
Fly Liverpool to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LPL - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus
5h 54m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
7h
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
7h 1m
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
8h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h
£89–314

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 218.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Buscentre, then take the bus to Ballycastle Pres Church. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Ballycastle Pres Church via Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 11h 18m.

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