Bus from Ballycastle to Stranocum
3 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stranocum as of 07:16
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 | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 13:00 | Marine Corner | Stranocum Mill | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill & Drumnafivey |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 17:30 | Marine Corner | Stranocum Mill | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill & Drumnafivey |
| 178a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Marine Corner | Stranocum Mill | Cape Castle, Armoy, Liscolman, Gracehill & Drumnafivey |
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 Stranocum?
3 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Stranocum: 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 Stranocum Mill, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Stranocum?
Around 26 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 Stranocum?
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 Stranocum?
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.