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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Donaghadee is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Donaghadee is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at The Parade via Ballymena Buscentre and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Donaghadee?

The distance between Ballycastle and Donaghadee is 78 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Donaghadee without a car is to bus and train and line 7 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Ballycastle to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Donaghadee bus from?

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

Where does the Ballycastle to Donaghadee bus arrive?

Ballycastle to Donaghadee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballymena Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Donaghadee?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Donaghadee is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ballycastle to Donaghadee.

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 233+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Ballycastle to Donaghadee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ballycastle to Donaghadee 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, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus 507 / ...
4h 15m
Drive 69.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Donaghadeecar 69.9 mi
1h 25m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Bangortrain
4h 20m
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to Laganside Bus Stationbus 218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus 507 / ...
4h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Donaghadee.

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Distance: 77.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Ballycastle, Northern Ireland and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Market Street to The Parade via Ballymena Buscentre and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 38m.

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