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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Stranraer to Ballycastle

Cheapest
5 h 8 min
Car
137 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

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–$17.72
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72
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 Stranraer to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle is to bus and ferry and train and bus which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $65.22 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Stranraer to Ballycastle?

The distance between Stranraer and Ballycastle is 176 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Ballycastle bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Stranraer 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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