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

The cheapest way to get from Portadown to Ballycastle is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portadown to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Portadown and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Portadown to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Castle Street and arriving at Ballycastle via Dungannon Bus Station, Enniskillen and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Portadown and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct train from Portadown to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Ballina via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Portadown to Ballycastle?

The distance between Portadown and Ballycastle is 264 km. The road distance is 238.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Portadown to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Portadown to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portadown to Ballycastle bus from?

Portadown to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dungannon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Portadown to Ballycastle train from?

Portadown to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.

Train or bus from Portadown to Ballycastle?

The best way to get from Portadown to Ballycastle is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Portadown to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Portadown to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Enniskillen Bus Station.

Where does the Portadown to Ballycastle train arrive?

Portadown to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Portadown to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Portadown to Ballycastle is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Portadown to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 138+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
8h 25m
Drive 238.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portadown to Ballycastlecar 238.5 km
3h 8m
€43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
8h 28m
€54–78

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Distance: 264.4 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Castle Street to Ballycastle via Dungannon Bus Station, Enniskillen, and Ballina Humbrt in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portadown to Ballycastle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 28m.

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