131 Ballymena to Ballycastle via Cloughmills, Liscolman
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:20, last bus 17:45. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 131? 8 other bus routes are numbered 131 elsewhere in the UK — see every 131 bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 15:45 towards Marine Corner, 07:20 towards Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, 15:35 towards Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
- School holidays only — 07:20 towards Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre
| Stop | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:45 | 17:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 15:45 | 17:45 |
| Bally Road End | 09:11 | 10:11 | 11:11 | 12:11 | 15:51 | 17:51 |
| 284-287 Cushendall Road | 09:13 | 10:13 | 11:13 | 12:13 | 15:54 | 17:53 |
| 377-385 Cushendall Road | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 16:02 | 18:00 |
| Clogh Square | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 16:11 | 18:04 |
| Mileburn Cross | 09:27 | 10:27 | 11:27 | 12:27 | 16:14 | 18:07 |
| Cloughmills Medical Practice | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 16:17 | 18:10 |
| Drumadoon Park & Ride | 09:32 | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 16:19 | 18:12 |
| Hoeys Cross | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 16:24 | 18:15 |
| Tober Road End | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 16:28 | 18:17 |
| Kilraughts Road End | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 16:34 | 18:20 |
| Bregagh Road End | 09:42 | 10:42 | 11:42 | 12:42 | 16:37 | 18:22 |
| Diamond | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 16:42 | 18:25 |
| Islandarragh Road End | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 16:48 | 18:32 |
| Marine Corner | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 17:00 | 18:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (15 journeys in both directions together, against 12), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (15 journeys in both directions together, against 12), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (15 journeys in both directions together, against 12), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (15 journeys in both directions together, against 12), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 131
131 towards Ballycastle
All 46 stops
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
- Ballymena Court House Ballymena
- All Saint's Chapel Ballymena
- Ballymena Health Centre Ballymena
- Ballymena Cemetery Ballymena
- Dunclug Park Ballymena
- Ballygarvey Road Ballymena
- Bally Road End Ballygarvey
- Parade Road Ballygarvey
- 284-287 Cushendall Road Craigywarren
- Letterbox Crossroads Craigywarren
- Carncoagh Road End Craigywarren
- 375-383 Cushendall Road Rathkenny
- 377-385 Cushendall Road Rathkenny
- Dunbought Road Rathkenny
- Tullykittagh Road Clogh
- Clough Primary School Clogh
- Clogh Square Clogh
- Mileburn Cross Glarryford
- Church Hill Avenue Cloughmills
- Strand Park Cloughmills
- Cloughmills Medical Practice Cloughmills
- Drumadoon Park & Ride Cloughmills
- Ballylig Road Cloughmills
- Ballycastle Road End Cloughmills
- Hoeys Cross Drumabest
- Ballyportery Road Drumabest
- Knockahollet Crossroads Drumabest
- Tober Road End Pharis
- Tober Crossroads Pharis
- Kilraughts Road End The Drones
- Clontyfinnan Rd End The Drones
- Bregagh Road End Liscolman
- Armoy Rugby Club Armoy
- Diamond Armoy
- Ballykenver Road End Armoy
- Capecastle Armoy
- Islandarragh Road End Cape Castle
- Kilcreg Park Ballycastle
- Hillhead Ballycastle
- Dariada Hospital Ballycastle
- Diamond Ballycastle
- Ballycastle High School Ballycastle
- Strandview Upper Ballycastle
- Strandview Lower Ballycastle
- Marine Corner Ballycastle
131 towards Ballymena
All 48 stops
- Marine Corner Ballycastle
- Quay Road Ballycastle
- Ballycastle Integrated Primary School Ballycastle
- Silverspring Ballycastle
- Market Street Ballycastle
- Ballycastle Pres Church Ballycastle
- Hillhead Ballycastle
- Kilcreg Park Ballycastle
- Islandarragh Road End Cape Castle
- Capecastle Armoy
- Ballykenver Road Armoy
- Diamond Armoy
- Armoy Rugby Club Armoy
- Bregagh Road End Liscolman
- Fivey Rd Crossroads The Drones
- Drones Road The Drones
- Kilraughts Road End The Drones
- Tober Crossroads Pharis
- Tober Road Pharis
- Knockahollet Crossroads Drumabest
- Ballyportery Crossroads Drumabest
- Hoeys Cross Drumabest
- Ballycastle Road End Cloughmills
- Ballylig Road Cloughmills
- Drumadoon P&R Roundabout Cloughmills
- Cloughmills Medical Practice Cloughmills
- Strand Park Cloughmills
- Church Hill Avenue Cloughmills
- Mileburn Cross Glarryford
- Clogh Square Clogh
- Clough Primary School Clogh
- Tullykittagh Road Clogh
- Dunbought Rathkenny
- McGregors Corner Rathkenny
- 373-381 Cushendall Road Rathkenny
- Carncoagh Road End Craigywarren
- Carncoagh Road End Craigywarren
- Pillar Brae Ballygarvey
- Parade Road Ballygarvey
- Bally Road End Ballygarvey
- Ballygarvey Road Ballymena
- Dunclug Park Ballymena
- Ballymena Cemetery Ballymena
- Ballymena Health Centre Ballymena
- All Saint's Chapel Ballymena
- Parkway Ballymena
- George Street Ballymena
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 131 bus?
The first 131 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 131 bus?
The last 131 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 131 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 131. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 131 bus?
The 131 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.