Bus from Ballymena to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballycastle as of 05:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballymena, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~60 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 17:45 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Marine Corner | Ballygarvey, Craigywarren, Rathkenny, Clogh, Glarryford, Cloughmills & 6 more |
| 217 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 14:00 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Marine Corner | Cloughmills & Armoy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballymena 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 131 bus or 217 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Ballymena to Ballycastle: the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 217 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 131, 6 times each weekday — board at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Marine Corner, about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
Around 60 minutes on the 131, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballygarvey, Craigywarren, Rathkenny, Clogh and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
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.