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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downpatrick and Ballycastle takes 4h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick 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.

4h 49m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 215 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus 215 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
4h 43m
£11

Downpatrick to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Downpatrick and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Bedford Street and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick 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.

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  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Dalriada Hospital via Belfast Bedford Street, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 43m.

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