Bus from Coleraine to Portstewart
5 direct routes · 16–33 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portstewart as of 14:03
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 | ~16 min | 26 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 22:30 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Diamond | Millburn, The Boulevard, Ballycairn, University Campus, Black's Lane & Agherton |
| 140b | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 25 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 05:50 | 22:00 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Diamond | Millburn, The Boulevard, Willowfield & Portrush |
| 140c | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:35 | 12:45 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Fire Station | Millburn, The Boulevard, Ballycairn, University Campus, Black's Lane, Agherton & 1 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 140d, 278
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140d | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 2 | weekdays only | 14:45 | 16:45 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Health Centre | Millburn, The Boulevard, Willowfield, University Campus, Willowfield, Black's Lane & 1 more |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 21:25 | 21:25 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Portstewart Promenade | Ballycairn |
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 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Coleraine to Portstewart?
5 routes run directly from Coleraine to Portstewart: the 140a (Ulsterbus), the 140b (Ulsterbus), the 140c (Ulsterbus), the 140d (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 140a, 26 times each weekday — board at Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Diamond, about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Portstewart?
Between 16 minutes on the 140a and 33 on the 140b, 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 Portstewart?
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 Portstewart?
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.