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

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

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.

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 bus and ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .

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 can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 391+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Girvan to Ballycastle - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
3h 31m
£40–244
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
7h 45m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry 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 9m

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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 Piedmont Road to Dalriada Hospital via Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 7h 45m.

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