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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €380 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Ballycastle is to fly and drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Ballycastle via Grand Central Station Stand 14, Enniskillen and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Ballycastle?

The distance between Glasgow and Ballycastle is 494 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 14h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Glasgow to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Ballycastle bus from?

Glasgow to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Glasgow to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 137+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Glasgow to Ballycastle - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, bus and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Glasgow to Ballycastle by plane, car, busferry, bus, or car ferry

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane GLA - CFN
2. Drive from Donegal-Airport-CFN to Ballycastlecar
6h 11m
€124–280
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
7h 40m
€102–373
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
14h 48m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

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Distance: 494.2 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Ballycastle, 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 Donegal Airport (CFN), then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Ballycastle via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 14, Enniskillen, and Ballina Humbrt in around 14h 48m.

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