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

The cheapest way to get from Ballycastle to Slane is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballycastle to Slane is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ballycastle and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Slane. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Slane via Ballymena Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre and Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Ballycastle to Slane?

The distance between Ballycastle and Slane is 247 km. The road distance is 192.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballycastle to Slane without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ballycastle to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballycastle to Slane bus from?

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

Where does the Ballycastle to Slane bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballycastle to Slane?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballycastle to Slane is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Ballycastle to Slane.

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 177+ hotels available in Slane.

Ballycastle to Slane - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballycastle to Slane 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 Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Drogheda Macbridetrain
6h 3m
Drive 192.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballycastle to Slanecar 192.6 km
2h 20m
€35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Buscentrebus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ballymena Buscentre to High Streetbus 218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Abbey Street to Slanebus 980
8h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballycastle to Slane.

Launch map view

Distance: 246.6 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Slane via Ballymena Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Abbey Street in around 8h 5m.

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