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

The cheapest way to get from Holywood to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holywood to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Holywood and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Holywood station to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Holywood Police Station and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Holywood to Ballycastle?

The distance between Holywood and Ballycastle is 66 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holywood to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Holywood to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holywood to Ballycastle bus from?

Holywood to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Laganside Bus Station.

Where does the Holywood to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Holywood to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre station.

Can I drive from Holywood to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Holywood to Ballycastle is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Holywood to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 396+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Holywood to Ballycastle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Holywood to Ballycastle by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
3h 8m
Drive 57.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holywood to Ballycastlecar 57.4 mi
1h 4m
£14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
4h 14m

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Holywood Police Station to Dalriada Hospital via Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 14m.

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