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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portaferry and Ballycastle takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portaferry 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.

7h 44m
Duration
95 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Portaferry to Ballycastle bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Portaferry and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portaferry is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Gibson's Lane and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portaferry 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.

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  • Distance: 95.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Portaferry, Northern Ireland and Ballycastle, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portaferry Square to Dalriada Hospital via Gibson's Lane, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 5h 52m.

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