Bus from Portstewart to Portrush
2 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 07:21, last bus 22:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portrush as of 09:16
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 | ~14 min | 26 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 07:21 | 22:46 | Diamond | Dunluce Avenue | — |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 1 | Fridays only | 21:35 | 21:35 | Portstewart Promenade | Dunluce Avenue | — |
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 Portrush?
2 routes run directly from Portstewart to Portrush: the 140a (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 140a, 26 times each weekday — board at Diamond and get off at Dunluce Avenue, about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portstewart to Portrush?
Around 14 minutes on the 140a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portstewart to Portrush?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:21 and the last around 22:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portstewart to Portrush?
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.