The average bus between Glencolmcille and Ballycastle takes 13h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glencolmcille 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 4 times a day between Glencolmcille and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glencolmcille is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Donegal and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Glencolmcille 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 Glencolmcille to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Gleann Cholm Cille station and arriving at Marine Corner station via Donegal station, Derry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Glencolmcille to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Gleann Cholm Cille station.
Glencolmcille to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Glencolmcille and Ballycastle is 167.3 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a bus from Gleann Cholm Cille to Marine Corner via Donegal, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 7h 25m.