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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ayr to Ballycastle by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus and ferry, bus

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    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    9h 21m
    £11

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    4h
    £47–252

  3. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    10h 8m
    £42–61

Ayr to Ballycastle by busferry, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Ballycastle. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the bus to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Ballycastle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h.

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