🚌 Bus from Ballycastle to Portrush
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 10:05, last bus 18:35 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 12 | 10:05 | 18:35 | Marine Corner |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~53 min | 3 | 10:35 | 17:35 | 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 Portrush?
2 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Portrush: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Portrush?
Around 50 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Portrush?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 402) leaves around 10:05 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballycastle to Portrush?
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.