What is the cheapest way to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between County Donegal and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from County Donegal to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus and arriving at Marine Corner via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from County Donegal to Ballycastle?

The distance between County Donegal and Ballycastle is 90 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

How do I travel from County Donegal to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from County Donegal to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Donegal to Ballycastle bus from?

County Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the County Donegal to Ballycastle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from County Donegal to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between County Donegal to Ballycastle is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from County Donegal to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 392+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

County Donegal to Ballycastle - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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

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Drive, train, line 171 bus
best
1. Drive from County Donegal to Londonderrycar
2. Take the train from Londonderry to Colerainetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to The Diamondbus 171 / ...
3h 15m
Drive 81.3 mi
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1. Drive from County Donegal to Ballycastlecar 81.3 mi
1h 46m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus 402 / ...
4h 47m

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Distance: 89.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Donegal to Marine Corner via Letterkenny Bus, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 47m.

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