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How to get fromBallycastle to Troonby bus, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to York Streettrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Stranraer to Troontrain train
    9h 4m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballycastle to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Trooncar car
    4h 7m
    £48–254

  3. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 16m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Troon. However, you can take the bus to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, walk to Ballymena, take the train to York Street, take the taxi to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, then take the train to Troon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to West Portland Street via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, Ballymena, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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