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Trip Overview

The average bus between Donegal and Ballycastle takes 9h 22m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is at least one bus 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 22m
Duration
160 km
Distance
€52
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Donegal to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run once daily between Donegal and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Donegal is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Sligo Bus Stn and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann14h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann14h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann14h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann15h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 17m • 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: 159.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Donegal to Ballycastle via Sligo Bus Stn and Ballina Bus Stn in around 4h 58m.

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