Bus from Ballycastle to Ballymena
2 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 15:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 06:55
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballycastle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~60 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 15:35 | Marine Corner | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, The Drones, Pharis, Drumabest & 6 more |
| 217 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:40 | 14:50 | Marine Corner | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Armoy & Cloughmills |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballycastle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 131 bus or 217 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Ballymena: the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 217 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 131, 6 times each weekday — board at Marine Corner and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
Around 60 minutes on the 131, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, The Drones and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 15:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.