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Carndonagh to Ballycastle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carndonagh and Ballycastle takes 12h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carndonagh 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.

12h 57m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€62
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Carndonagh to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run twice daily between Carndonagh and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carndonagh is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Derry Patrick St and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 42m • 3 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann19h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann17h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 274.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Carndonagh to Ballycastle via Derry Patrick St, Derry Bus Station, Sligo Bus Stn, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 14m.

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