Bus from Cloughmills to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 07:50, last bus 18:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballycastle as of 13:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cloughmills, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:32 | 18:12 | Drumadoon Park & Ride | Marine Corner | Drumabest, Pharis, The Drones, Liscolman, Armoy & Cape Castle |
| 217 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 14:20 | Drumadoon Roundabout | Marine Corner | Armoy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cloughmills 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 131 bus or 217 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cloughmills to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Cloughmills to Ballycastle: the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 217 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 131, 6 times each weekday — board at Drumadoon Park & Ride and get off at Marine Corner, about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cloughmills to Ballycastle?
Around 33 minutes on the 131, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Drumabest, Pharis, The Drones, Liscolman and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cloughmills to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:50 and the last around 18:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cloughmills 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.