Bus from Liscolman to Ballycastle
5 direct routes · 22–38 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 19:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballycastle as of 07:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Liscolman, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:42 | 18:22 | Bregagh Road End | Marine Corner | Armoy & Cape Castle |
| 171 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:13 | 18:18 | Cabragh Road End | Marine Corner | Mosside, Gracehill, Moyarget & Cape Castle |
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:05 | 13:30 | Retteries | Marine Corner | Armoy & Cape Castle |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:13 | 19:09 | Retteries | Marine Corner | Armoy & Cape Castle |
| 171b | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 16:10 | Cabragh Road End | Marine Corner | Mosside, Gracehill, Moyarget & Cape Castle |
Times are for the first boarding point in Liscolman 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 131 bus, 171 bus, 178 bus or 178b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Liscolman to Ballycastle?
5 routes run directly from Liscolman to Ballycastle: the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 171 (Ulsterbus), the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 178b (Ulsterbus), the 171b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 131, 6 times each weekday — board at Bregagh Road End and get off at Marine Corner, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Liscolman to Ballycastle?
Between 22 minutes on the 178 and 38 on the 171b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Armoy, Cape Castle on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Liscolman to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 19:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Liscolman 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.