The average bus between Swords and Ballycastle takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swords 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 5 times a day between Swords and Ballycastle. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swords is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Ballycastle at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 15 and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swords 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 Swords to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Swords station and arriving at Ballycastle station via Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Swords to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Swords to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Dalriada Hospital station.
The distance between Swords and Ballycastle is 193.6 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a bus from Swords Castle to Dalriada Hospital via Airport Zone 15, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 6h 45m.