What is the cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which costs £40 - £110 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 45m and costs £300 - £410.

How far is it from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

The distance between Port Ellen and Ballycastle is 146 miles.

How do I travel from Port Ellen to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 18h 44m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 373+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Port Ellen to Ballycastle - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Ellen to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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best
1. Fly from Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ILY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus
7h 45m
£304–410
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal to Kennacraig Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
18h 44m
£42–107

Islay (ILY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 145.1 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Ellen to Ballycastle. However, you can take the line 451 bus to Islay Airport, walk to Islay (ILY) 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 bus from Charlotte Street to Dalriada Hospital via Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 18h 44m.

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