Dundalk to Ballycastle Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Dundalk and Ballycastle takes 9h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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 18m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus 238 / ...
Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...

6h 35m

£26–30

Dundalk to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Dundalk and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newry Bus Stn and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:25 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:25 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:25 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:25 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
12:25 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:10 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
16h 7m • 4 changes
6:05 PM → 10:01 AM
Arrives next day
15h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:25 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:25 AM → 1:01 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 4:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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.

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Dalriada Hospital via Newry Bus Stn, Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 35m.

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Dundalk to Ballycastle buses

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