The average bus between Portlaoise and Ballycastle takes 8h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Portlaoise to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballycastle is 250.4 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Dalriada Hospital via Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 8h 24m.