The average bus between Donegal and Ballycastle takes 4h 51m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. 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.
Buses run twice daily between Donegal and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donegal is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 5:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Sligo Bus Stn and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Donegal station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ballina Humbrt station.
The distance between Donegal and Ballycastle is 91.6 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Donegal to Ballycastle via Sligo Bus Stn and Ballina Humbrt in around 4h 48m.
