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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Ballybofey takes 6h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Ballybofey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 41m
Duration
151 km
Distance
€26
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Ballymena to Ballybofey bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ballymena and Ballybofey. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Ballybofey at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 26m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 26m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 26m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 25m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 17m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 26m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)13h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann4h 26m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkExpressway (Bus Éireann)5h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Ballybofey? 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.

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Ballybofey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Ballybofey, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballymena Court House to Ballybofey via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Bus Station in around 5h.

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