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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £370 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 23m and costs £120 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Newhall Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

How far is it from Bristol to Ballycastle?

The distance between Bristol and Ballycastle is 325 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 15h 56m and costs £360 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Bristol to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ballycastle bus from?

Bristol to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Bristol to Ballycastle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 386+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Bristol to Ballycastle - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Bristol to Ballycastle by plane, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
6h 7m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
9h 23m
£126–368
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from York Street to Ballymenatrain Re
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
15h 44m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Terminusbus 926
3. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry
15h 56m
£363–489
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
19h 54m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
7h 28m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
7h 18m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
7h 54m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
7h 51m
Fly Bristol Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
6h 7m
Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
9h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
20h 45m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 322.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Ballycastle. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dalriada Hospital via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, York Street, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 15h 44m.

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