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 36m.

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 36m 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 280 km. The road distance is 175.2 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 and train which takes 6h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 36m to drive from Ballycastle to Cavan.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 103+ 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, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus Station131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to DundalkIc / ...
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Station170
6h 27m
Drive 175.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Cavan175.2 km
2h 36m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Station278
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Bus Station175 / ...
6h 35m
Bus via Cavan Cathedral
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Coleraine Buscentre171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Monaghan Bus Station278
3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cavan Cathedral176
6h 53m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Cavan.

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Distance: 280.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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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