The average bus between Ballycastle and Downpatrick takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Downpatrick. 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 Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Downpatrick? 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 Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Ballycastle to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.
Ballycastle to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Downpatrick is 102.9 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Church Street via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, High Street, and Adelaide St. in around 4h.