The average bus between Waterford and Ballycastle takes 9h 45m and the fastest bus takes 7h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterford 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 Waterford and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterford is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Waterford 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 Waterford to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Waterford to Ballycastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Ballycastle bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Waterford and Ballycastle is 332 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Dalriada Hospital via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 8h 59m.