Bus from Ballyclare to Glengormley
2 direct routes · 17–23 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 17:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glengormley as of 07:16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 16:22 | The Square | Glengormley Centre | Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley & Newtownabbey |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:18 | 17:43 | The Square | Swanston Road | Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley & Newtownabbey |
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 Glengormley?
2 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Glengormley: the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 253b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 153, 6 times each weekday — board at The Square and get off at Glengormley Centre, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Glengormley?
Between 17 minutes on the 253b and 23 on the 153, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Doagh, Newtownabbey, Mossley, Newtownabbey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Glengormley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:27 and the last around 17:43. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyclare to Glengormley?
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.