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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Donegal to Ballycastle?

The distance between Donegal and Ballycastle is 112 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Ballycastle without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Donegal to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Ballycastle bus from?

Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Donegal to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Can I drive from Donegal to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Ballycastle is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Donegal to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 341+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Donegal to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 171 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Donegal to Ballycastle 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 Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus 402 / ...
4h 38m
Drive 90.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Donegal to Ballycastlecar 90.1 mi
2h 6m
£23–32
Bus, train, line 171 bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 171 / ...
5h
Bus, line 171 bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 234
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Churchbus 171 / ...
5h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 111.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Donegal to Ballycastle Pres Church via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 31m.

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