Bus from Ballycastle to Ballymoney
3 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymoney as of 15:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 13:00 | Marine Corner | Ballymoney Town Hall | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill, Drumnafivey, Stranocum & 2 more |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 17:30 | Marine Corner | Ballymoney Train Station bus stop | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill, Drumnafivey, Stranocum & 2 more |
| 178a | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Marine Corner | Ballymoney Town Hall | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill, Drumnafivey, Stranocum & 2 more |
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 178 bus, 178b bus or 178a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballycastle to Ballymoney?
3 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Ballymoney: the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 178b (Ulsterbus), the 178a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 178, 3 times each weekday — board at Marine Corner and get off at Ballymoney Town Hall, about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Ballymoney?
Around 47 minutes on the 178, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Ballymoney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 17:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballycastle to Ballymoney?
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.