Bus from Coleraine to Portrush
5 direct routes · 15–30 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portrush as of 12:47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 26 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 22:30 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Dunluce Avenue | Millburn, The Boulevard, Ballycairn, University Campus, Black's Lane, Agherton & 1 more |
| 140b | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 25 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 05:50 | 22:00 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Dunluce Avenue | Millburn, The Boulevard & Willowfield |
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 08:50 | 17:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Dunluce Avenue | Millburn, Ballysally, Grasmere & Ballywillin |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:20 | 16:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Dunluce Avenue | Millburn, Ballysally & Ballywillin |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~20 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 21:25 | 21:25 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Dunluce Avenue | Ballycairn & Portstewart |
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 402 bus, 402a bus or 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Coleraine to Portrush?
5 routes run directly from Coleraine to Portrush: the 140a (Ulsterbus), the 140b (Ulsterbus), the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 140a, 26 times each weekday — board at Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Dunluce Avenue, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Portrush?
Between 15 minutes on the 402 and 30 on the 140a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Millburn, The Boulevard, Ballycairn, University Campus and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Portrush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coleraine to Portrush?
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.