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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dundalk to Ballycastle

Composite routes from Dundalk to Ballycastle

Cheapest
3 h 19 min
Car
247 km.
from $13
Other
6 h 57 min
194 km.
from $61.11
8 h 11 min
194 km.
from $86.22
8 h 8 min
194 km.
from $50.07
8 h 11 min
194 km.
from $52.78

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 2
Irish Rail
Website
Translink UK
Website
Irish Rail
Website
2h 51m
3 times a day
$24.20–$35.67
+353 1 836 6222
+353 1 836 6222
Call
Translink UK
Website
57 min
Hourly
$16.56–$24.20
+44 28 9066 6630
+44 28 9066 6630
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
Expressway
Website
Bus Éireann
Website
Expressway
Website
2h 36m
Twice daily
$20.38–$29.30
0818 836611
0818 836611
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Bus Éireann
Website
1h 51m
5 times a day
$14.01–$20.38
+353 1 836 6111
+353 1 836 6111
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Ballycastle is to bus which costs $34.78 - $53.26 and takes 6h 57m.

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 3h 18m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

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 Grammar School and arriving at Ballycastle via Mullingar Castle St and Ballina Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Ballycastle?

The distance between Dundalk and Ballycastle is 285 km. The road distance is 250.6 km.

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 bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $34.78 - $53.26 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 Bus Éireann, depart from Grammar School station.

Train or bus from Dundalk to Ballycastle?

The best way to get from Dundalk to Ballycastle is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $34.78 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Dundalk to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Dundalk to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Mullingar Castle Street station.

Can I drive from Dundalk to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Ballycastle is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Dundalk to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 59+ hotels available in Ballycastle. Prices start at $58.48 per night.
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