There are 4 ways to get from Ballycastle to Dublin by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quaybus 22
5h 23m€39–56Line 821 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballycastle to Ballina, Bus Stationbus 821
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Claremorrisbus 430
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Bachelors Walkbus 721
8h 2m€32–46Train
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
5h 41m€36–51Drive 261.9 km
- Drive from Ballycastle to Dublincar 261.9 km
3h 14m€46–67
Ballycastle to Dublin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Dublin is to line 821 bus and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Dublin is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle and arriving at Eden Quay via Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballycastle to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Dublin Heuston via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Ballycastle and Dublin is 269 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballycastle to Dublin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ballycastle to Dublin, including transfers.
Ballycastle to Dublin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballina Bus Stn station.
Ballycastle to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Ballycastle to Dublin is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Ballycastle, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quay 3 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Manulla Junction to Dublin Heuston every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Ballycastle to Dublin bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Eden Quay station.
Ballycastle to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Dublin is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ballycastle to Dublin.
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