The average bus between Castlebar and Ballycastle takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Castlebar and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 11:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 3:53 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 52m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Castlebar to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Ballycastle station.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballycastle is 47.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Ballycastle via Ballina Humbrt in around 2h 12m.