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 £45 - £190 and takes 3h 39m.

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 39m and costs £45 - £190.

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 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Ballycastle?

The distance between Portpatrick and Ballycastle is 115 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 ferry and train and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 360+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Portpatrick to Ballycastle - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portpatrick to Ballycastle by car ferry, car, ferry, 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 Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
3h 39m
£46–185
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
6h 39m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 51m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the bus from Circular Road Credit Union to Strandview Lower252
5h 19m
Bus and ferry, train, bus via Belfast
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
8h 51m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
9h 9m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 114.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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 Belfast, 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 Bus Station in around 6h 39m.

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