Bus from Portrush to Portstewart
2 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portstewart as of 06:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portrush, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140b | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 25 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 22:20 | Dunluce Avenue | Diamond | — |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 14:45 | 14:45 | Dunluce Avenue | Portstewart Promenade | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portrush to Portstewart?
2 routes run directly from Portrush to Portstewart: the 140b (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 140b, 25 times each weekday — board at Dunluce Avenue and get off at Diamond, about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portrush to Portstewart?
Around 13 minutes on the 140b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portrush to Portstewart?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portrush 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.