🚌 Bus from Antrim to Ballymena
3 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 08:19, last bus 20:19 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~31 min | 12 | 08:19 | 20:19 | Greystone Roundabout |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 2 | 08:02 | 16:17 | Bourlon Road |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 1 | 18:59 | 18:59 | Donegore Drive |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Antrim to Ballymena?
Around 31 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Antrim to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 218) leaves around 08:19 and the last around 20:19. Check the route timetable 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.