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Trip Overview

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.

7h 1m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Dublin City to Ballycastle bus times

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 Belfast Glengall and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AircoachTranslinkTranslink5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Dublin City to Ballycastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Dublin City, Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Dalriada Hospital via Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 21m.

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