🚌 Bus from Glenariff to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 09:50, last bus 14:56 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162a | Ulsterbus | ~43 min | 6 | 09:50 | 14:56 | Ardglinnis Bridge |
| 252 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 2 | 10:38 | 16:38 | White Lady |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glenariff 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 Glenariff to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Glenariff to Ballycastle: the 162a (Ulsterbus), the 252 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Glenariff to Ballycastle?
Around 43 minutes on the 162a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glenariff to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 162a) leaves around 09:50 and the last around 14:56. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenariff to Ballycastle?
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.