The average bus between Ballycastle and Slane takes 8h 53m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Slane. 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 Slane. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Slane at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Slane? 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 Slane. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Slane station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Ballycastle to Slane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Slane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Slane station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Slane is 166.9 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Slane via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Abbey St in around 8h 1m.