My trip along this part of the Ulster Way fell into two parts.
The first few days were along the north coast of Northern Ireland, mainly on the Causeway Coastal Way. Apart from a road section at the start and end it is a superb path. The Giant's Causeway is a highlight. Do not bother with the over priced visitor centre you can walk down to the "organ pipe" rocks for free. The rest of the path is also really scenic and less crowded with enough cafes and accommodation on route.
The second part crosses various mountains, surprisingly remote with no official places to stay. I wild camped but you could arrange a lift or taxi. Between the mountains there was a coastal section with picturesque villages but a busy road to walk along (the A2). Best avoid the A2 road section from Waterfoot using public transport. You approach Belfast through farmland and then follow a green corridor through housing to the sea, at which point the Ulster Way follows the coast into town. I managed accommodation for this section by catching one of the many buses into the city centre, returning next day.
Although you could create an E2 route using the ferry from Larne to Stranraer, this would miss out Belfast, a highlight of my trip.
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