Bus from Ballyclare to Antrim
2 direct routes · 22–35 min · first bus 07:48, last bus 12:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Antrim as of 10:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballyclare, 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 | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | The Square | Antrim Buscentre | Doagh, Newmill, Parkgate & Burnside |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:45 | 12:45 | The Square | Antrim Buscentre | Doagh, Parkgate, Burnside & Crosskennan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballyclare 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 Ballyclare to Antrim?
2 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Antrim: the 154 (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 154, once each weekday — board at The Square and get off at Antrim Buscentre, about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Antrim?
Between 22 minutes on the 154 and 35 on the 168b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Doagh, Newmill, Parkgate, Burnside on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Antrim?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:48 and the last around 12:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyclare to Antrim?
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.