The average bus between Malin Head and Ballycastle takes 11h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Malin Head 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 3 times a day between Malin Head and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malin Head is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Carndonagh and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Malin Head 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 Malin Head to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Malin Head station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Carndonagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Malin Head to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, depart from Malin Head station.
Malin Head to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Malin Head and Ballycastle is 73.9 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a vehicle from Malin Head to Marine Corner via Malin Head, Carndonagh, Derry Patrick St, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 35m.