The average bus between Cork and Ballycastle takes 10h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork 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 5 times a day between Cork and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 10 and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cork to Ballycastle? 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 Cork to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Cork and Ballycastle is 395.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Dalriada Hospital via Airport Zone 10, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 9h 54m.