Bus from Ballycastle to Portrush
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 10:05, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portrush as of 12:00
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 10:05 | 18:35 | Marine Corner | Dunluce Avenue | Carneatly, Ballintoy, Straid, Dunseverick, Tonduff, Aird & 6 more |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~54 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:35 | 17:35 | Marine Corner | Dunluce Avenue | Carneatly, Ballintoy, Straid, Dunseverick, Tonduff, Aird & 6 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 402 bus or 402a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballycastle to Portrush?
2 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Portrush: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 402, 12 times each weekday — board at Marine Corner and get off at Dunluce Avenue, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Portrush?
Around 50 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Carneatly, Ballintoy, Straid, Dunseverick and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Portrush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:05 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetables 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.