The average bus between Cork and Ballycastle takes 10h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h 11m. 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 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cork station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Cork to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Cork and Ballycastle is 395.4 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Dalriada Hospital via Bachelors Walk, The Gresham Hotel, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 10h 13m.