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

The cheapest way to get from Troon to Ballycastle is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £16 - £18 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Troon to Ballycastle is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Troon and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Troon to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Ayr, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Troon to Ballycastle?

The distance between Troon and Ballycastle is 181 miles.

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

The best way to get from Troon to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Troon to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Troon to Ballycastle bus from?

Troon to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Troon to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 364+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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

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Train, bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the train from Troon to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
10h 16m
£42–63
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ayr 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 / ...
10h 58m
£16–17
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Troon to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar
4h 8m
£47–254

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

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10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Troon to Ballycastle. However, you can take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, take the line 923 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, 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 Troon to Ballycastle via Cairnryan and Larne in around 4h 8m.

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