The average bus between Donegal Airport (CFN) and Ballycastle takes 13h and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal Airport (CFN) 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 Donegal Airport (CFN) and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Donegal Airport (CFN) is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Croithlí and take an average of 13h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Donegal Airport (CFN) station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Letterkenny Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Croithlí station.
Donegal Airport (CFN) to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Donegal Airport (CFN) and Ballycastle is 134.3 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a bus from Aerft Dhún na nGall to Marine Corner via Croithlí, Letterkenny Bus, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 54m.