What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Letterkenny?

The distance between Ballycastle and Letterkenny is 129 km. The road distance is 111.5 km.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Letterkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs €29 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Ballycastle to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Letterkenny bus from?

Ballycastle to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Letterkenny bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Letterkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Letterkenny is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ballycastle to Letterkenny.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 184+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Ballycastle to Letterkenny - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 171 / ...
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Londonderrytrain Re
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to ATU Letterkennybus 64
4h 3m
€29–40
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cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 234
3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Busbus 64
4h 52m
€19–26
Drive 111.5 km
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Letterkennycar 111.5 km
1h 30m
€20–29

Ballycastle to Letterkenny by bus and train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Letterkenny Bus via Coleraine Buscentre and Derry Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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