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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £250 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 31m and costs £85 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Settle and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station Night Std, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Settle to Ballycastle?

The distance between Settle and Ballycastle is 356 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Ballycastle without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 13h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Settle to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Ballycastle bus from?

Settle to Ballycastle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Settle to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Settle to Ballycastle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 358+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Settle to Ballycastle - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and Bus

There are 9 ways to get from Settle to Ballycastle by train, ferry, car, bus, car ferry, busferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle 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
10h 56m
£81–369
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena0
6. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
13h 4m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
14h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Settle to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballycastle
6h 31m
£87–244
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
15h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Station181
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 / ...
17h 49m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Shipley
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
7h 27m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Bolton
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 53m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Bolton
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 53m

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 354.4 mi
Duration: 10h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Settle to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Settle to Ballycastle Pres Church via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 13h 4m.

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