Bus from Ballyclare to Duncrue
4 direct routes · 27–37 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 20:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Duncrue as of 08:44
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 | ~34 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:08 | 20:23 | The Square | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Doagh, Newtownabbey & Mossley |
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 | ~36 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 08:03 | The Square | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Ballyeaston, Doagh & Templepatrick |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:18 | 17:43 | The Square | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley, Newtownabbey & Glengormley |
| 653c | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:53 | 06:53 | The Square | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Templepatrick |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballyclare to Duncrue?
4 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Duncrue: the 653b (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 Nelson Street Bus Lane, about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Duncrue?
Between 27 minutes on the 653c and 37 on the 253b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Duncrue?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 20:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyclare to Duncrue?
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.