The average bus between Dublin City and Ballycastle takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin City 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 5 times a day between Dublin City and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin City is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Europa Bus Centre and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dublin City 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 Dublin City to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Dublin City station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Dublin City to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin City to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Dublin City and Ballycastle is 205.2 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Dalriada Hospital via Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 21m.