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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bundoran and Ballycastle takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bundoran to Ballycastle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 38m
Duration
132 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bundoran to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run twice daily between Bundoran and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 1:08 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bundoran is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Sligo Bus Stn and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimBus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann12h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann3h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bundoran to Ballycastle? 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 Bundoran to Ballycastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Bundoran, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bundoran East to Ballycastle via Sligo Bus Stn and Ballina Bus Stn in around 4h 30m.

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