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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballycastle and Donegal takes 10h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Donegal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 5m
Duration
158 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ballycastle to Donegal bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ballycastle and Donegal. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Donegal at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballina Humbrt and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)16h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    McGrath CoachesBus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)16h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Donegal? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 158.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Ireland and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballycastle to Donegal via Ballina Humbrt and Sligo Bus Stn in around 4h 51m.

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