The average bus between Belfast and Kilrea takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Kilrea. 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 every 4 hours between Belfast and Kilrea. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Kilrea at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kilrea. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Kilrea station via Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Belfast to Kilrea bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bridge Street station.
Belfast to Kilrea bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Belfast and Kilrea is 56.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Church Street via Ballymena Buscentre in around 2h 40m.