🚌 Bus from Ballycastle to Ballymena
2 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 16:30 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~54 min | 6 | 07:20 | 16:30 | Marine Corner |
| 217 | Ulsterbus | ~49 min | 3 | 06:40 | 14:50 | Marine Corner |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Ballymena: the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 217 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
Around 54 minutes on the 131, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 131) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 16:30. Check the route timetable 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.