The average bus between Newry and Ballycastle takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newry 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 Newry and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newry is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 10 and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Newry 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 Newry to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Grand Central Station Stand 11 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Newry to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Newry to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Newry and Ballycastle is 113.8 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Dalriada Hospital via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 5h 30m.