The average bus between Ballycastle and Portrush takes 13h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballycastle to Portrush. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ballycastle and Portrush. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballycastle is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Portrush at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballina Humbrt and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 50m • 4 changes




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7h 40m • 4 changes
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19h 50m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ballycastle to Portrush? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballycastle to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Ballycastle station and arriving at Portrush station via Sligo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
Ballycastle to Portrush bus services, operated by McGrath Coaches, depart from Ballina Humbrt station.
Ballycastle to Portrush bus services, operated by McGrath Coaches, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.
The distance between Ballycastle and Portrush is 202.6 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a bus from Ballycastle to Dunluce Avenue via Ballina Humbrt, Sligo Bus Stn, Foyle Street Bus Station, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 9h 15m.