217 Ballymena to Ballycastle via Cloughmills, Armoy
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 06:40, last bus 14:50. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 217? 10 other bus routes are numbered 217 elsewhere in the UK — see every 217 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 | 08:30 | 14:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | 07:30 | 08:30 | 14:00 |
| Drumadoon Roundabout | 07:50 | 08:50 | 14:20 |
| Diamond | 08:05 | 09:05 | 14:35 |
| Marine Corner | 08:20 | 09:20 | 14:50 |
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.
Route map
All stops on route 217
217 towards Ballycastle
All 7 stops
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
- Ballymena Court House Ballymena
- Drumadoon Roundabout Cloughmills
- Diamond Armoy
- Hillhead Ballycastle
- Dariada Hospital Ballycastle
- Marine Corner Ballycastle
217 towards Ballymena
All 8 stops
- Marine Corner Ballycastle
- Market Street Ballycastle
- Ballycastle Pres Church Ballycastle
- Hillhead Ballycastle
- Diamond Armoy
- Drumadoon P&R Roundabout Cloughmills
- George Street Ballymena
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 217 bus?
The first 217 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 217 bus?
The last 217 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 217 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 217. 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 217 bus?
The 217 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.