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Trip Overview

The average bus between Donegal and Ballycastle takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Donegal 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.

9h
Duration
110 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Donegal to Derry Bus Stationbus bus 64
  2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
  3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus bus 402 / ...
5h 17m
£21–28

Donegal to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Donegal and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslink4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink16h 36m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink13h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslink4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink16h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslink4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink16h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslink4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink16h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslink4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink17h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslink6h 38m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink17h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TranslinkTranslink14h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Donegal 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.

Map of how to get from Donegal to Ballycastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 109.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Marine Corner via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 17m.

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