Bus from Stranocum to Ballymoney
4 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 07:16, last bus 17:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymoney as of 06:43
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 | ~21 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:16 | 13:26 | Stranocum Mill | Ballymoney Town Hall | Dervock & Conogher |
| 178b | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 17:55 | Stranocum Mill | Ballymoney Train Station bus stop | Dervock & Conogher |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 132, 178a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 15:02 | Stranocum Mill | Robinson Hospital | Roseyards & Conogher |
| 178a | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Stranocum Mill | Ballymoney Town Hall | Dervock & Conogher |
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, 178b bus, 132 bus or 178a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stranocum to Ballymoney?
4 routes run directly from Stranocum to Ballymoney: the 178 (Ulsterbus), the 178b (Ulsterbus), the 132 (Ulsterbus), the 178a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 178, 3 times each weekday — board at Stranocum Mill and get off at Ballymoney Town Hall, about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranocum to Ballymoney?
Around 21 minutes on the 178, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dervock, Conogher on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranocum to Ballymoney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:16 and the last around 17:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranocum to Ballymoney?
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.