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

The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Ballycastle is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £20 - £23 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Girvan to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Girvan and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Girvan to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Wesley Road and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Girvan to Ballycastle?

The distance between Girvan and Ballycastle is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Girvan to Ballycastle without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Girvan to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Girvan to Ballycastle bus from?

Girvan to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Girvan to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Girvan to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 368+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
3h 31m
£40–244
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
8h 35m
£20–23
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from York Street to Ballymenatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
8h 21m
£44–71

Girvan to Ballycastle by bus, busferry, and foot

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8h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 102.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Girvan to Ballycastle. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wesley Road to Dalriada Hospital via Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, York Street, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 8h 21m.

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