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How to get fromBallycastle to Ballinaby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballycastle to Ballina by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    4. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus 458
    8h 23m

  2. Drive 265.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballycastle to Ballinacar car 265.5 km
    3h 36m
    €47–68

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  • Distance: 310.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Ballina. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Londonderry, walk to Duke Street, take the line 144 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, take the bus to Sligo Bus Stn, then take the bus to Dillon Terrace. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballycastle to Ballina in around 3h 36m.

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