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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £110 - £170 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 40m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Ballycastle?

The distance between Nottingham and Ballycastle is 304 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Nottingham to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Ballycastle bus from?

Nottingham to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where does the Nottingham to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Nottingham to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 352+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Nottingham to Ballycastle - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Nottingham to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
6h 18m
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe 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
13h 46m
£96–413
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
14h 51m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
6. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
18h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h 37m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h 10m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h 19m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
7h 37m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
8h 7m
Fly East Midlands Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EMA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church
9h 15m
Train, car ferry, bus via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Level
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
15h 7m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
18h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
8h 40m
£111–168

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Ballycastle. However, you can take the bus to Coach Park, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 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 Nottingham to Ballycastle via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, and Larne in around 13h 46m.

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