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

The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Antrim to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Antrim and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Antrim to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Antrim to Ballycastle?

The distance between Antrim and Ballycastle is 41 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Antrim to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Antrim to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antrim to Ballycastle bus from?

Antrim to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.

Where does the Antrim to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Antrim to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.

Can I drive from Antrim to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Ballycastle is 37 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Antrim to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 393+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Antrim to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 218 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Antrim to Ballycastle by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
2h 8m
Drive 37 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Antrim to Ballycastlecar 37 mi
45 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Antrim to Ballycastletaxi 37 mi
45 min
£75–95
Line 218 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
2h 21m

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospital every 4 hours, and the journey takes 56 min.

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