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How to get fromGlasgow to Ballycastleby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    5h 36m
    £48–144

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

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    1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan 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 / ...
    10h 16m
    £11

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    4h 37m
    £54–264

  4. Fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    5h 41m
    £40–101

  5. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 358 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    11h 19m
    £48–71

Glasgow to Ballycastle by busferry, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Ballycastle. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Dalriada Hospital via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 10h 16m.

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