The average bus between Portaferry and Ballycastle takes 8h 6m 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.
Buses run every 4 hours 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 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Gibson's Lane and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Portaferry station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Gibson's Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Portaferry to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portaferry Square station.
Portaferry to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballycastle Pres Church station.
The distance between Portaferry and Ballycastle is 101.7 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a bus from Portaferry Square to Ballycastle Pres Church via Gibson's Lane, Laganside Bus Station, and Ballymena Buscentre in around 5h 51m.