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Trip Overview

The average bus between Limerick and Ballycastle takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Limerick 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.

6h 44m
Duration
267 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Limerick to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run twice daily between Limerick and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 11:25 AM which arrives into Ballycastle at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkBus Éireann7h 32m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkBus Éireann7h 32m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkBus Éireann7h 32m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkBus Éireann7h 32m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkBus Éireann8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)CitylinkMcGrath Coaches6h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Limerick 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 Limerick to Ballycastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballycastle via ATU Galway and Ballina Humbrt in around 7h.

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