The average bus between Newtownabbey and Ballycastle takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownabbey is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Newtownabbey station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Newtownabbey to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ulster University Belfast station.
Newtownabbey to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Newtownabbey and Ballycastle is 64 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Merville Mews to Dalriada Hospital via Ulster University Belfast and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 7m.