Bus from Ballycastle to Newmills (Northern Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newmills (Northern Ireland) as of 12:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:30 | 17:45 | Marine Corner | Harpurs Hill | Cape Castle, Moyarget, Gracehill, Mosside, Liscolman, Dervock & 5 more |
| 171b | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 15:45 | Marine Corner | Harpurs Hill | Cape Castle, Moyarget, Gracehill, Mosside, Liscolman, Dervock & 4 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 171 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballycastle to Newmills?
2 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Newmills: the 171 (Ulsterbus), the 171b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 171, 4 times each weekday — board at Marine Corner and get off at Harpurs Hill, about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Newmills?
Around 55 minutes on the 171, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cape Castle, Moyarget, Gracehill, Mosside and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Newmills?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables 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.