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How to get fromDoolin to Ballycastleby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Doolin to Ballycastle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Airport Zone 12bus bus 723
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    10h 58m

  2. Drive 236.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doolin to Ballycastlecar car 236.6 mi
    5h 9m
    £57–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain train Re
    5. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus bus 131 / ...
    11h 1m

  4. Bus via Monaghan

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to ATU Galwaybus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Monaghan SCbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 278
    4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus bus 402 / ...
    11h 49m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ulsterbus Depotbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus bus 234
    4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus bus 402 / ...
    12h 16m

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  • Distance: 343.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Doolin to Marine Corner via ATU Galway, Monaghan SC, Dawson Street, Monaghan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 11h 49m.

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