🚌 Bus from Portrush to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 09:05, last bus 17:35 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 13 | 09:05 | 17:35 | Portrush Primary School |
| 402a | Ulsterbus | ~53 min | 3 | 10:34 | 16:34 | Croc Na Mac |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portrush 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 Portrush to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Portrush to Ballycastle: the 402 (Ulsterbus), the 402a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Portrush to Ballycastle?
Around 47 minutes on the 402, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portrush to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 402) leaves around 09:05 and the last around 17:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portrush 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.