Bus from Ballymoney to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 18:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballycastle as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballymoney, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 13:05 | Ballymoney Town Hall | Marine Corner | Conogher, Dervock, Stranocum, Drumnafivey, Gracehill, Liscolman & 2 more |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 3 | weekdays only | 14:43 | 18:37 | Ballymoney Town Hall | Marine Corner | Conogher, Dervock, Stranocum, Drumnafivey, Gracehill, Liscolman & 2 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 178 bus or 178b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymoney to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Ballymoney to Ballycastle: the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 178b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 178, 3 times each weekday — board at Ballymoney Town Hall and get off at Marine Corner, about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymoney to Ballycastle?
Around 47 minutes on the 178, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Conogher, Dervock, Stranocum, Drumnafivey and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymoney to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 18:37. Check the route timetables 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.