The average bus between Holywood and Ballycastle takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Holywood 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 Holywood and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Laganside Bus Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Holywood 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 Holywood to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Holywood station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Holywood to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Laganside Bus Station.
Holywood to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Holywood and Ballycastle is 67.7 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Holywood Police Station to Dalriada Hospital via Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 14m.