There are 2 ways to get from Donegal to Ballycastle by bus or car
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Donegal to Ballycastle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Ballycastle is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Donegal to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Ballycastle via Sligo Bus Stn and Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Donegal and Ballycastle is 160 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Donegal to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Donegal to Ballycastle, including transfers.
Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.
Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Sligo Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Ballycastle is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Donegal to Ballycastle.
There are 86+ hotels available in Ballycastle.
What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Donegal to Ballycastle via Sligo Bus Stn and Ballina Bus Stn in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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