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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which costs £23 - £240 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £23 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Ballycastle?

The distance between Portpatrick and Ballycastle is 91 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Ballycastle bus from?

Portpatrick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 117+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Portpatrick to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle by car ferry, car, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
3h 20m
£23–239
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
7h 20m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
9h 6m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
9h 32m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Ballycastle. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to Ballycastle Pres Church via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 7h 20m.

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