🚌 Bus from Ballymena to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 09:05, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~56 min | 6 | 09:05 | 17:45 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre |
| 217 | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 3 | 07:30 | 14:00 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Ballymena to Ballycastle: the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 217 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
Around 56 minutes on the 131, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 131) leaves around 09:05 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetable 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.