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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Ballycastle is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £23 - £27 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Largs and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Largs to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Manse Court and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Ayr, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Largs to Ballycastle?

The distance between Largs and Ballycastle is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 5m and costs £23 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Largs to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Largs to Ballycastle bus from?

Largs to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Manse Court station.

Where does the Largs to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Largs to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

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Largs to Ballycastle - 2 ways to travel via bus, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Largs to Ballycastle by bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus, bus and ferry
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1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
12h 5m
£23–26
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Largs to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
4h 34m
£53–262

Largs to Ballycastle by bus, busferry, and foot

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12h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Largs to Ballycastle. However, you can take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Bridge Street, take the bus to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, then take the bus to Dalriada Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Largs to Ballycastle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 34m.

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