The average bus between Newcastle and Ballycastle takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle 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 every 4 hours between Newcastle and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Bedford Street and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Belfast Bedford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Newcastle to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.
Newcastle to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Newcastle and Ballycastle is 112.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Dalriada Hospital via Belfast Bedford Street, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 5h 6m.