Antrim Coast Road

Travel north from Larne along the Antrim Coast Road through Glenarm and Cushendall towards Ballycastle. Sea-facing sections alternate with glen mouths and villages on this substantial coastal drive.

Larne to Ballycastle · County Antrim, Northern Ireland · 41 miles · 65 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point

Antrim Coast Road and the White Lady

Photo: @ David Dixon / Geograph

Highlights along the way

Antrim coastal road

The A2 follows the coast through the mouths of the Antrim glens, with stretches close to the sea between villages.

Before you set off

The coastal road can be narrow and busy. Check current restrictions, allow for buses and heavy vehicles, and use signed parking for stops. Check current closures and conditions before travel. Estimated time excludes stops and live traffic. Points are through-road references, not parking. Optional town visits may require a separate detour.

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