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How to get fromBallycastle to Slaneby bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballycastle to Slane by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain train Ic / ...
    5h 29m

  2. Drive 192.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballycastle to Slanecar car 192.4 km
    2h 20m
    €35–50

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  • Distance: 246.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Ballycastle to Slane. However, you can take the bus to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, walk to Ballymena, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Drogheda, walk to Bryanstown Mnr, take the bus to Drogheda Bus, then take the line 190 bus to Slane. Alternatively, you can drive from Ballycastle to Slane in around 2h 20m.

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