The average bus between Ballymena and Doolin takes 10h 12m and the fastest bus takes 9h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Doolin. 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 5 times a day between Ballymena and Doolin. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Doolin at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Laganside Bus Station and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Doolin? 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 Ballymena to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Ballymena station and arriving at Doolin station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Ballymena to Doolin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.
Ballymena to Doolin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Doolin station.
The distance between Ballymena and Doolin is 288.7 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Doolin via Laganside Bus Station, Queens Square, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 10, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 10h 21m.