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

The cheapest way to get from Ratoath to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratoath to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ratoath and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratoath to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Holy Trinity Church and arriving at Ballycastle Pres Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Ratoath to Ballycastle?

The distance between Ratoath and Ballycastle is 174 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ratoath to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ratoath to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratoath to Ballycastle bus from?

Ratoath to Ballycastle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where does the Ratoath to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Ratoath to Ballycastle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Grand Central Station Durham Street.

Can I drive from Ratoath to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratoath to Ballycastle is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ratoath to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ratoath 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
best
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
6h 36m
Drive 132.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ratoath to Ballycastle132.7 mi
2h 35m
£34–49
Bus, train via Drogheda
1. Take the bus from Holy Trinity Church to Drogheda Bus Station105
2. Take the train from Drogheda to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
7h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Ballymena0
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Ballycastle Pres Church131 / ...
6h 48m

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Holy Trinity Church to Ballycastle Pres Church via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Bridge Street 2, and Ballymena Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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