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Newtownards to Ballycastle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newtownards and Ballycastle takes 4h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards 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.

4h 28m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 5 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 5 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
4h 19m
£11

Newtownards to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Newtownards and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards 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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 11m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newtownards 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.

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  • Distance: 68.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Newtownards, Northern Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Dalriada Hospital via Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 19m.

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