What is the cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cavan?

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Cavan is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Cavan?

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Cavan is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Monaghan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Cavan?

The distance between Ballycastle and Cavan is 223 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.

How do I travel from Ballycastle to Cavan without a car?

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Cavan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballycastle to Cavan?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Ballycastle to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Cavan bus from?

Ballycastle to Cavan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Market Street station.

Where does the Ballycastle to Cavan bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Cavan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Cavan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Cavan is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ballycastle to Cavan.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 100+ hotels available in Cavan.

Ballycastle to Cavan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballycastle to Cavan by bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 175 / ...
6h 35m
Drive 174.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Cavancar 174.8 km
2h 30m
€31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 170
6h 52m
Bus via Cavan Cathedral
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Stationbus 278
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Cathedralbus 176
6h 53m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Cavan.

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Distance: 223.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to Cavan Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Monaghan Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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