The average bus between Clifden and Ballycastle takes 18h 41m and the fastest bus takes 11h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clifden 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 Clifden and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clifden is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Galway Coach Stn and take an average of 18h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Clifden 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifden to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Clifden station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
Clifden to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Clifden station.
Clifden to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Clifden and Ballycastle is 309.7 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a bus from Clifden to Marine Corner via Galway Coach Stn, Galway Ceannt, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 11h 54m.