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How to get fromArdrossan to Ballycastleby busferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ardrossan to Ballycastle by busferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    10h 22m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    4h 20m
    £50–258

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  • Distance: 187.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ardrossan to Ballycastle. However, you can take the line 585 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ardrossan to Ballycastle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 20m.

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