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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ballycastleby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballycastle by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    6h 17m
    £54–128

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    12h 38m
    £18–20

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballycastlecar car
    5h 29m
    £65–278

  4. Fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus
    6h 13m
    £42–106

Edinburgh to Ballycastle by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ballycastle. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 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 Princes Street to Dalriada Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 12h 38m.

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