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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Ballycastle is to train and bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Bus Stn and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Ballycastle?

The distance between Dundalk and Ballycastle is 121 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Dundalk to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Ballycastle bus from?

Dundalk to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Dundalk to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Dundalk to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Can I drive from Dundalk to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Ballycastle is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Dundalk to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 358+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
4h 33m
£23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus 238 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
6h 35m
£26–29
Drive 95.2 mi
1. Drive from Dundalk to Ballycastlecar 95.2 mi
1h 56m
£24–35

Dundalk to Ballycastle by train and bus

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Dalriada Hospital via Newry Bus Stn, Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 35m.

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