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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 15m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ballycastle?

The distance between Manchester and Ballycastle is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 15h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Manchester to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballycastle bus from?

Manchester to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 349+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Manchester to Ballycastle - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, 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.

Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
5h 58m
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
6. Drive from Larne to Ballycastle
11h 16m
£82–395
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
13h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
15h 34m
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
5h 59m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 31m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 31m
Fly Manchester Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 171 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)MAN - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Church
5h 57m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
8h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
15h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
7h 15m
£97–148

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus Station, then take the bus to Ballycastle Pres Church. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Ballycastle via Preston, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 11h 16m.

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