The average bus between Ballycastle and Newtownabbey takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Newtownabbey. 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 every 4 hours between Ballycastle and Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Newtownabbey? 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 Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Ballycastle to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Newtownabbey is 64 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Merville Mews via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and St Paul's in around 3h 2m.