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

The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Laytown to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Laytown and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Laytown to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Laytown Village and arriving at Dalriada Hospital via Drogheda Bus, Terminal 2 Zone 20, Bridge Street and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Laytown to Ballycastle?

The distance between Laytown and Ballycastle is 148 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Laytown to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Laytown to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laytown to Ballycastle bus from?

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

Where does the Laytown to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Laytown to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.

Can I drive from Laytown to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Ballycastle is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Laytown to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 363+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Laytown to Ballycastle by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymenatrain
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
5h 16m
Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Laytown to Ballycastlecar 123.6 mi
2h 27m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus 218 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
7h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Laytown to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Laytown Village to Dalriada Hospital via Drogheda Bus, Terminal 2 Zone 19, Terminal 2 Zone 20, Europa Bus Centre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 7h 49m.

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