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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain train 804 / ...
    7h 45m
    €50–72

  2. Drive  247.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dundalk to Ballycastlecar car 247.2 km
    3h 20m
    €44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 100X
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    8h 8m
    €55–77

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 458
    8h 53m
    €59–85

  5. Bus, line 821 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 170
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Enniskillen Busbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 458
    4. Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus bus 821
    10h 2m
    €55–78

Dundalk to Ballycastle by train, tram, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Dundalk to Ballycastle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Ballycastle via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 13, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 8m.

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