There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
7h 21m€47–68Bus, train, line 821 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus 821
9h 17m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
7h 32m€52–75Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Ballycastlecar 252.7 km
3h 32m€45–64Bus, line 821 bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
- Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus 821
10h 23m€44–65
Drogheda to Ballycastle by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle is to bus and train and line 821 bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Drogheda Bus and arriving at Ballycastle via Airport Zone 13 and Ballina Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Ballina via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Drogheda and Ballycastle is 352 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle, including transfers.
Drogheda to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Drogheda to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Ballycastle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drogheda Bus to Ballycastle via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 13, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–29
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Drogheda to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Drogheda to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Ballycastle is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Drogheda to Ballycastle.
There are 135+ hotels available in Ballycastle.



