The average bus between Downpatrick and Ballycastle takes 4h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. 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.
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 10:01 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.


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No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Belfast Bedford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Downpatrick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballycastle Pres Church station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Ballycastle is 102.9 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Ballycastle Pres Church via Belfast Bedford Street, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 4h 43m.