🚌 Bus from Coleraine to Portrush
2 direct routes · about 15 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 | ~15 min | 13 | 08:50 | 17:20 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | 10:20 | 16:20 | 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 Portrush?
2 routes run directly from Coleraine to Portrush: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Portrush?
Around 15 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Portrush?
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 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.