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How to get fromBallycastle to County Donegalby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballycastle to County Donegal by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 171 / ...
    2. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain train Re
    3. Drive from Londonderry to County Donegalcar car
    2h 56m

  2. Drive 130.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballycastle to County Donegalcar car 130.7 km
    1h 46m
    €24–34

  3. Bus, train

    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 Letterkenny Busbus bus 64
    4h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballycastle to County Donegal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and County Donegal, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to County Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Coleraine Buscentre, walk to Coleraine, take the train to Londonderry, then drive to County Donegal. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballycastle to County Donegal in around 1h 46m.

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