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Trip Overview

The average bus between Castlebar and Ballymena takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Ballymena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 50m
Duration
286 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Castlebar to Ballymena bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Castlebar and Ballymena. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Ballymena at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 11 and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castlebar to Ballymena? 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.

Map of how to get from Castlebar to Ballymena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Castlebar to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Bridge Street in around 8h 23m.

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