🚌 Bus from Coleraine to Bushmills
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 17:20 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 13 | 08:50 | 17:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 172 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | 08:30 | 17:50 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 3 | 10:20 | 16:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 172a | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 2 | 10:05 | 13:05 | 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 Bushmills?
4 routes run directly from Coleraine to Bushmills: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 172 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus), the 172a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Bushmills?
Around 31 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Bushmills?
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 Bushmills?
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.