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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle is to bus which costs £23 - £29 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Hospl and arriving at Marine Corner via Monaghan Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Ballycastle?

The distance between Drogheda and Ballycastle is 143 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Ballycastle bus from?

Drogheda to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Hospl station.

Where does the Drogheda to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Drogheda to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Drogheda to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Ballycastle is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Drogheda to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 362+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
4h 49m
£22–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Hospl to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 182
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 278
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus 402 / ...
6h 31m
£23–28
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Drogheda to Ballycastlecar 117 mi
2h 15m
£30–43

Drogheda to Ballycastle by train and bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Drogheda Hospl to Marine Corner via Monaghan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 31m.

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