I was just reading a closed topic from last year about doing the Antrim Coast by train and bus rather than a tour. The discussion was mainly about starting in Belfast. I was considering doing it from Derry... or is it smarter from Belfast? We'll be in Derry for 2 days heading to Belfast so could do it from either.
Thanks!
Just as easy from Derry. Train to Coleraine then bus 402, which is hourly to the Causeway- a 35 minute ride. The bus continues to Ballycastle via Carrick a rede
Looks easy enough! Are buses frequent enough along the causeway in mid-September to be able to visit the sites and make it back to Coleraine for the return trip back?
The last one back from Ballycastle is at 1835, Causeway 1902 , arrive Coleraine at 1940 and in mid afternoon are actually half hourly for about 2 hours, so a very useable service.
First one from Coleraine at 0850.
13 departures in each direction.
The train from Derry is every hour as well.
Thanks-- that's very helpful. From either place, there will be no avoiding backtracking so I need to figure out which works best logistically. I appreciate your help!
