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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downpatrick and Ballycastle takes 4h 52m 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 52m
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 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Bedford Street and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink15h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 51m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Downpatrick to Ballycastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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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