The average bus between Bangor and Glenariff takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangor to Glenariff. 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 5 times a day between Bangor and Glenariff. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Glenariff at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Laganside Bus Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bangor to Glenariff? 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 Bangor to Glenariff. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Glenariff station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Bangor to Glenariff bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bangor Buscentre station.
Bangor to Glenariff bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Waterfoot Bridge station.
The distance between Bangor and Glenariff is 51 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Waterfoot Bridge via Laganside Bus Station and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 4h 25m.