Bus from Antrim to Ballyclare
2 direct routes · 17–25 min · first bus 08:20, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Antrim, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 6 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 18:10 | Antrim Buscentre | Thornditch | Burnside, Parkgate, Newmill & Doagh |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:20 | 13:20 | Antrim Buscentre | Ballyclare Buscentre | Burnside, Parkgate, Newmill & Doagh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Antrim on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 154 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Antrim to Ballyclare?
2 routes run directly from Antrim to Ballyclare: the 154 (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 154, 6 times each weekday — board at Antrim Buscentre and get off at Thornditch, about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Antrim to Ballyclare?
Between 17 minutes on the 154 and 25 on the 168b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Burnside, Parkgate, Newmill, Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Antrim to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:20 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Antrim to Ballyclare?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.