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493 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Port Ellen to Ballycastle

Cheapest
12 h 15 min
Car
493 km.
from $27
Other
12 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
46 km.
from $113.57
12 h 8 min
Bus, Train
46 km.
from $297.91
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
46 km.
from $112.23

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Islay to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$151.89

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63
Bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Bus operators

Aircoach

Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Caledonian MacBrayne

Phone:
+44 (0)1475 650 397
Email:
Website:
calmac.co.uk
Other from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.37–$10.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle is to fly and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

The distance between Port Ellen and Ballycastle is 573 km.

How do I travel from Port Ellen to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 40m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 18h 40m to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 321+ hotels available in Ballycastle. Prices start at $30.17 per night.
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