The average bus between Belfast and Ballycastle takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Ballycastle. 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 Belfast and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Belfast to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bridge Street station.
Belfast to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballycastle Pres Church station.
The distance between Belfast and Ballycastle is 70.3 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Ballycastle Pres Church via Ballymena Buscentre in around 2h 56m.