Bus from Ballyclare to Belfast
5 direct routes · 31–45 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 20:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 07:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:08 | 20:23 | The Square | Ulster University Belfast | Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley & Duncrue |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~45 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 16:22 | The Square | Laganside Bus Station | Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley, Newtownabbey, Glengormley, Bellevue & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 653a, 253b, 653c
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653a | Ulsterbus | ~39 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 08:03 | The Square | Ulster University Belfast | Ballyeaston, Doagh, Templepatrick & Duncrue |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:18 | 17:43 | The Square | Ulster University Belfast | Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley, Newtownabbey, Glengormley & Duncrue |
| 653c | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:53 | 06:53 | The Square | Ulster University Belfast | Templepatrick & Duncrue |
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 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballyclare to Belfast?
5 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Belfast: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 653a (Ulsterbus), the 253b (Ulsterbus), the 653c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 653b, 7 times each weekday — board at The Square and get off at Ulster University Belfast, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Belfast?
Between 31 minutes on the 653c and 45 on the 153, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley, Duncrue on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 20:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyclare to Belfast?
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.