🚌 Bus from Coleraine to Ballycastle
7 direct routes · about 62 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 17:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~62 min | 13 | 08:50 | 17:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 171 | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 4 | 09:45 | 17:50 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~67 min | 3 | 10:20 | 16:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 172 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 2 | 08:30 | 14:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~82 min | 2 | 14:10 | 17:15 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~73 min | 2 | 09:35 | 12:35 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 171b | Ulsterbus | ~58 min | 2 | 07:40 | 15:45 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
Times are for the first boarding point in Coleraine 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 Coleraine to Ballycastle?
7 routes run directly from Coleraine to Ballycastle: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 171 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus), the 172 (Ulsterbus), the 178b (Ulsterbus), the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 171b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Ballycastle?
Around 62 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 402) leaves around 08:50 and the last around 17:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coleraine 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.