Bus from Stranocum to Ballycastle
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 07:57, last bus 19:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballycastle as of 06:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stranocum, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:57 | 13:22 | Stranocum Mill | Marine Corner | Drumnafivey, Gracehill, Liscolman, Armoy & Cape Castle |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | weekdays only | 15:05 | 19:01 | Stranocum Mill | Marine Corner | Drumnafivey, Gracehill, Liscolman, Armoy & Cape Castle |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stranocum 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 178 bus or 178b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stranocum to Ballycastle?
2 routes run directly from Stranocum to Ballycastle: the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 178b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 178, 3 times each weekday — board at Stranocum Mill and get off at Marine Corner, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranocum to Ballycastle?
Around 30 minutes on the 178, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Drumnafivey, Gracehill, Liscolman, Armoy and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranocum to Ballycastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:57 and the last around 19:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranocum 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.