The average bus between Ballycastle and Donaghadee takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Donaghadee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Ballycastle and Donaghadee. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Donaghadee at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Donaghadee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Donaghadee station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Ballycastle to Donaghadee bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Donaghadee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at The Parade station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Donaghadee is 77.1 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to The Parade via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 42m.