🚌 Bus from Bushmills to Ballycastle
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 09:21, last bus 17:51 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 13 | 09:21 | 17:51 | Tramway Drive |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 3 | 10:53 | 16:53 | Bushmills Distillery |
| 172 | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 2 | 08:44 | 14:34 | Priestland Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bushmills 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 Bushmills to Ballycastle?
3 routes run directly from Bushmills to Ballycastle: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus), the 172 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Bushmills to Ballycastle?
Around 31 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bushmills to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 402) leaves around 09:21 and the last around 17:51. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bushmills 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.