🚌 Bus from Ballycastle to Stranocum
3 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 3 | 07:30 | 17:30 | Marine Corner |
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 2 | 11:00 | 13:00 | Marine Corner |
| 178a | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | 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 Stranocum?
3 routes run directly from Ballycastle to Stranocum: the 178b (Ulsterbus), the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 178a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballycastle to Stranocum?
Around 23 minutes on the 178b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballycastle to Stranocum?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 178b) leaves around 07:30 and the last around 17:30. Check the route timetable 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.