Bus from Antrim to Ballymena
3 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 20:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 10:53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 12 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 08:25 | 20:25 | Antrim Buscentre | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Dunsilly & Ballee |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:25 | 16:25 | Antrim Buscentre | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Rathenraw, Dunsilly, Rathenraw, Chapeltown, Shankbridge, Cromkill & 1 more |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 19:05 | 19:05 | Antrim Buscentre | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Rathenraw, Dunsilly, Rathenraw, Chapeltown, Shankbridge, Cromkill & 1 more |
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 218 bus, 120 bus or 573 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Antrim to Ballymena?
3 routes run directly from Antrim to Ballymena: the 218 (Goldliner), the 120 (Ulsterbus), the 573 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 218, 12 times each weekday — board at Antrim Buscentre and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Antrim to Ballymena?
Around 25 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunsilly, Ballee on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Antrim to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 20:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Antrim to Ballymena?
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.