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How to get fromDrogheda to Ballycastleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Drogheda to Ballycastle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    7h 32m
    €52–75

  2. Bus, line 821 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    4. Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus bus 821
    10h 23m
    €44–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train 804 / ...
    7h 37m
    €47–68

  4. Drive  252.7 km

    1. Drive from Drogheda to Ballycastlecar car 252.7 km
    3h 32m
    €45–65

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    7h 38m
    €51–76

Drogheda to Ballycastle by bus and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

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. Alternatively, 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 37m.

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