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How to get fromMallaig to Ballycastleby train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    16h 18m
    £75–116

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    16h 28m
    £29–35

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    7h 29m
    £90–315

Mallaig to Ballycastle by train, foot, busferry, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356 mi
  • Duration: 16h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, 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 Mallaig to Ballycastle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 7h 29m.

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