Bus from Coleraine to Garvagh
5 direct routes · about 23 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Garvagh as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Coleraine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 6 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 17:45 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Carrowreagh Road End | Somerset, Castleroe, Loughan, Macfinn Lower, Culcrow & Cullycapple |
| 116a | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 17:10 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Main Street | Somerset, Greenmount, Macosquin, Bellany, Killure, Macosquin & 2 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 116d, 278, 116e
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116d | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 14:40 | 14:40 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Edenbane Rd | Somerset, Greenmount, Macosquin, Bellany, Killure, Macosquin & 2 more |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~20 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 15:15 | 15:15 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Main Street | Somerset |
| 116e | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:40 | 17:40 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | The Old Road | Somerset, Castleroe, Loughan, Macfinn Lower, Culcrow, Cullycapple & 2 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 116 bus or 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Coleraine to Garvagh?
5 routes run directly from Coleraine to Garvagh: the 116 (Ulsterbus), the 116a (Ulsterbus), the 116d (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner), the 116e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 116, 6 times each weekday — board at Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Carrowreagh Road End, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Garvagh?
Around 23 minutes on the 116, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Somerset, Castleroe, Loughan, Macfinn Lower and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Garvagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coleraine to Garvagh?
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.