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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    2. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    3h 50m
    £85–93

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tarbert to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    6h 28m
    £76–295

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926
    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 / ...
    13h 27m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 83.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Tarbert to Ballycastle. However, you can take the bus to Bus Terminus, walk to Campbeltown, then take the ferry to Ballycastle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Terminal to Dalriada Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Ballymena, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 13h 27m.

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