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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £15 - £17 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Ballycastle?

The distance between Stranraer and Ballycastle is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Ballycastle without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs £75 - £290.

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

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

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Ballycastle bus from?

Stranraer to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Stranraer to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 358+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
3h 8m
£36–237
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
8h 7m
£16–17
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
7h 7m
£75–284

Stranraer to Ballycastle by bus, busferry, and foot

21Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.7 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Ballycastle. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Dalriada Hospital via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Yorkgate, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 7h 7m.

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