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

The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Ballycastle is to train and bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 8m.

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 Marine Corner via Drogheda Bus, Monaghan Bus Station and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

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 8m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus station.

Where does the Laytown to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Laytown to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Monaghan Bus Stn 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 378+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymenatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Dalriada Hospitalbus 131 / ...
5h 8m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Monaghan Bus Stnbus 182
2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Coleraine Buscentrebus 278
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Cornerbus 402 / ...
8h 9m
£32–42
Drive 123.6 mi
1. Drive from Laytown to Ballycastlecar 123.6 mi
2h 27m
£31–45

Laytown to Ballycastle by train and bus

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5h 8mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Laytown Village to Marine Corner via Drogheda Bus, Monaghan Bus Stn, Monaghan Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 8h 9m.

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