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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Ballycastle takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow 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 45m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus bus 736
  2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
8h 24m
£27–35

Carlow to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Carlow and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 46m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 46m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 46m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 36m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 46m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 52m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink6h 11m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsAircoachTranslinkTranslink7h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Dalriada Hospital via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 8h 24m.

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