The average bus between Ballyliffin and Malin Head takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballyliffin 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 Ballyliffin and Malin Head. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballyliffin is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Malin Head at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Carndonagh and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ballyliffin to Malin Head. However, there are services departing from Ballyliffin station and arriving at Malin Head station via Malin Head. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Ballyliffin to Malin Head bus services, operated by McGonagle Bus and Coach Hire, depart from Carndonagh station.
Ballyliffin to Malin Head bus services, operated by McGonagle Bus and Coach Hire, arrive at Malin Head station.
The distance between Ballyliffin and Malin Head is 11.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim operates a bus from Carndonagh to Malin Head every 4 hours. Tickets cost €2–5 and the journey takes 45 min.