172a Coleraine to Bushmills via Millburn, Grasmere
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 10:05, last bus 16:15. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 172a? 1 other bus route is numbered 172a elsewhere in the UK — see every 172a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 15:45 towards Diamond, 16:15 towards Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre
| Stop | 10:05 | 13:05 | 15:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | 10:05 | 13:05 | 15:45 |
| Calf Lane | · | · | 15:45 |
| Lougestown Ind Est | 10:06 | 13:06 | 15:46 |
| Boghill Road | 10:07 | 13:07 | 15:47 |
| Bohill | 10:09 | 13:09 | 15:49 |
| Carnaboy | 10:13 | 13:13 | 15:53 |
| Beardville Crossroad | 10:15 | 13:15 | 15:55 |
| Park Sheddings | 10:17 | 13:17 | 15:58 |
| Diamond | 10:23 | 13:23 | 16:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Bushmills: 2 journeys, first 10:05 towards Coleraine: 2 journeys, first 10:25 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Bushmills: 2 journeys, first 10:05 towards Coleraine: 2 journeys, first 10:25
Route map
All stops on route 172a
172a towards Bushmills
All 22 stops
- Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre Coleraine
- Calf Lane Millburn
- Lougestown Ind Est Ballysally
- Boghill Road Grasmere
- Bohill Cloyfin
- Blagh Road Cloyfin
- Drumadragh Cloyfin
- Ballyversal Road Cloyfin
- Carnaboy Ballyholme
- Cloyfin Road Ballyholme
- Ballyhome Road Beardville Cross
- Beardville Crossroad Beardville Cross
- Bush Caravan Park Beardville Cross
- Park Sheddings Priestland
- Ballytober Primary School Priestland
- Priestland Road Priestland
- Ballyclough Crossroads Priestland
- The Cloisters Bushmills
- Dunluce Parish Centre Bushmills
- Bushmills Primary School Bushmills
- Diamond Bushmills
- Diamond Bushmills
172a towards Coleraine
All 20 stops
- Diamond Bushmills
- Bushmills Primary School Bushmills
- Dunluce Parish Centre Bushmills
- The Cloisters Bushmills
- Ballyclough Crossroads Priestland
- Ballytober Primary School Priestland
- Park Sheddings Priestland
- Bush Caravan Park Beardville Cross
- Beardville Crossroad Beardville Cross
- Ballyhome Road Beardville Cross
- Cloyfin Road Ballyholme
- Carnaboy Ballyholme
- Ballyversal Road Cloyfin
- Drumadraw Cloyfin
- Blagh Road Cloyfin
- Bohill Cloyfin
- Boghill Road Grasmere
- Ballysally Road Ballysally
- Calf Lane Millburn
- Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre Coleraine
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172a bus?
The first 172a departure on weekdays leaves at 10:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 172a bus?
The last 172a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 172a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 172a. 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 172a bus?
The 172a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.