🚌 Bus from Ballymoney to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 52 min · first bus 14:40, last bus 18:37 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 3 | 14:40 | 18:37 | Ballymoney Town Hall |
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~43 min | 2 | 10:05 | 13:05 | Ballymoney Town Hall |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballymoney 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 Ballymoney to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Ballymoney to Ballycastle: the 178b (Ulsterbus), the 178 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballymoney to Ballycastle?
Around 52 minutes on the 178b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymoney to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 178b) leaves around 14:40 and the last around 18:37. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymoney 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.