Bus from Portstewart to Coleraine
5 direct routes · 15–32 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Coleraine as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portstewart, 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 | ~32 min | 26 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 22:46 | Diamond | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Portrush, Willowfield, The Boulevard & Millburn |
| 140b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 25 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:23 | 22:33 | Diamond | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Agherton, Black's Lane, University Campus, Ballycairn, The Boulevard & Millburn |
| 140c | Ulsterbus | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:51 | 13:01 | Fire Station | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Lissadell, Black's Lane, Willowfield, University Campus, Willowfield, The Boulevard & 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 | 15:04 | 17:04 | Health Centre | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Lissadell, Agherton, Black's Lane, University Campus, Ballycairn, The Boulevard & 1 more |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~20 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 14:55 | 14:55 | Portstewart Promenade | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Ballycairn & University Campus |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portstewart 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 Portstewart to Coleraine?
5 routes run directly from Portstewart to Coleraine: 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 Diamond and get off at Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre, about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portstewart to Coleraine?
Between 15 minutes on the 140b and 32 on the 140a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Portrush, Willowfield, The Boulevard, Millburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portstewart to Coleraine?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:23 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portstewart to Coleraine?
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.