The average bus between Killala and Ballycastle takes 16h 6m and the fastest bus takes 9h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Killala 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 twice daily between Killala and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Killala is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballina Humbrt and take an average of 16h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




9h 50m • 4 changes
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20h 48m • 4 changes
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20h 27m • 4 changes




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20h 27m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Killala 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 Killala to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Killala station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
Killala to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Ballina Humbrt station.
Killala to Ballycastle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Killala and Ballycastle is 220.1 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a bus from Killala to Marine Corner via Ballina Humbrt, Sligo Bus Stn, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 9h 56m.