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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £270 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £270.

How far is it from Scotland to Ballycastle?

The distance between Scotland and Ballycastle is 183 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ballycastle without a car is to Bus and car ferry and train which takes 8h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Scotland to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 346+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Scotland to Ballycastle - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Bus

There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Ballycastle by train, car ferry, car, bus, plane, 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.

Train, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h 22m
£59–265
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
4h 37m
£53–262
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 131 / ...
8h 53m
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus
6h 17m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan 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 35m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 182.2 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Ballycastle Pres Church via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 8h 53m.

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