🚌 Bus from Ballymena to Coleraine
4 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 20:50 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~45 min | 11 | 08:50 | 20:50 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre |
| 218a | Goldliner | ~45 min | 2 | 17:40 | 18:40 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre |
| 173 | Ulsterbus | ~57 min | 1 | 15:50 | 15:50 | Ballymena Court House |
| 173a | Ulsterbus | ~56 min | 1 | 08:45 | 08:45 | 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 Coleraine?
4 routes run directly from Ballymena to Coleraine: the 218 (Goldliner), the 218a (Goldliner), the 173 (Ulsterbus), the 173a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Coleraine?
Around 45 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Coleraine?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 218) leaves around 08:50 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Coleraine?
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.