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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Ballyclare is to car ferry which costs £22 - £70 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Ballyclare is to bus and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs £28 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Ballyclare?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Ballyclare. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at The Square via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Ballyclare?

The distance between Liverpool and Ballyclare is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Ballyclare without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 31m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Liverpool to Ballyclare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Ballyclare bus from?

Liverpool to Ballyclare bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Ballyclare bus arrive?

Liverpool to Ballyclare bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Ballyclare?

There are 493+ hotels available in Ballyclare.

Liverpool to Ballyclare - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Liverpool to Ballyclare by bus, plane, car ferry, train, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Squarebus
4h 55m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
10h 31m
£22–70
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
12h 50m
£143–293
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 23m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 154 bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Ballyclare Town Hallbus
4h 35m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Squarebus
4h 3m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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
5h 27m
£29–114
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
6h 23m
£37–136
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
6h 55m
£76–201
Car ferry via Douglas
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
10h 49m
£43–58
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 18m
£83–305

Liverpool to Ballyclare by car ferry and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Ballyclare.

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £22–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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