The average bus between Tuam and Ballycastle takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tuam 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 3 times a day between Tuam and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tuam is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tuam 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 Tuam to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Tuam station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Derry Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Tuam to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tuam Vicar St station.
Tuam to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Tuam and Ballycastle is 252 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a bus from Tuam Vicar St to Marine Corner via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 52m.