The average bus between Strabane and Ballycastle takes 7h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Strabane 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 Strabane and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strabane is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Foyle Street Bus Station and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Strabane 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 Strabane to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Strabane station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Strabane to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.
Strabane to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Marine Corner station.
The distance between Strabane and Ballycastle is 87.8 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a bus from Canal Street to Marine Corner via Foyle Street Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 24m.