The average bus between Ballycastle and Malin Head takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Malin Head. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Ballycastle and Malin Head. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Malin Head at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Malin Head? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Malin Head. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Malin Head station via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Ballycastle to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Malin Head bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malin Head station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Malin Head is 73.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Malin Head via Coleraine Buscentre, Foyle Street Bus Station, Derry Patrick St, Carndonagh, and Malin Head in around 6h 59m.