The average bus between Downings and Ballycastle takes 12h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Downings 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 Downings and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downings is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at An Grianán and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Downings 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 Downings to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Downings station and arriving at Ballycastle station via An Grianán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Downings to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Patrick Gallagher Travel, depart from Na Dúnaibh station.
Downings to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Patrick Gallagher Travel, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Downings and Ballycastle is 100.6 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a bus from Na Dúnaibh to Marine Corner via An Grianán, Letterkenny Bus, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 19m.