The average bus between Rostrevor and Ballycastle takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostrevor is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newry Bus Station and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Rostrevor station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Grand Central Station Stand 11 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Rostrevor to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Rostrevor to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Rostrevor and Ballycastle is 122.4 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a bus from Mary Street to Dalriada Hospital via Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 28m.