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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairnryan to Ballycastle

Composite routes from Cairnryan to Ballycastle

Cheapest
5 h 3 min
Car
130 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Cairnryan to Larne
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$329.10

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:
$12.02–$17.72
Train from Yorkgate to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58
Bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Ballycastle is to bus and ferry and train and bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Ballycastle is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 17m and costs $184.78 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Ballycastle?

The distance between Cairnryan and Ballycastle is 164 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ballycastle without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 17m and costs $184.78 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cairnryan to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Ballycastle bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 316+ hotels available in Ballycastle. Prices start at $31.20 per night.
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