🚌 Bus from Ballycastle to Newmills
2 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 09:30, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 3 | 09:30 | 17:45 | Marine Corner |
| 171b | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 2 | 07:40 | 15:45 | 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 Newmills?
2 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Newmills: the 171 (Ulsterbus), the 171b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Newmills?
Around 55 minutes on the 171, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Newmills?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 171) leaves around 09:30 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballycastle to Newmills?
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.