🚌 Bus from Coleraine to Ballymena
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 17:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~45 min | 14 | 05:45 | 17:45 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 173 | Ulsterbus | ~57 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | 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 Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Coleraine to Ballymena: the 218 (Goldliner), the 173 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Ballymena?
Around 45 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 218) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coleraine to Ballymena?
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.