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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Newry to Ballycastle?

The distance between Newry and Ballycastle is 107 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Ballycastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Newry to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Ballycastle bus from?

Newry to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Newry to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Newry to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Newry to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Ballycastle is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Newry to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Newry to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newry 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 Newry to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
4h 21m
Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newry to Ballycastle80.5 mi
1h 41m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
4h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre238 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
4h 57m

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Map of how to get from Newry to Ballycastle.

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Distance: 106.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street 2, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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