Bus from Ballyclare to Larne
3 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 18:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Larne as of 11:06
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 | ~39 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:26 | 18:27 | Thornditch | Larne Bus Station | Ballyeaston, Ballynure, Headwood, Kilwaughter & Millbrook |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:27 | 16:20 | Ballyclare Buscentre | Larne Bus Station | Ballynure, Headwood, Kilwaughter & Millbrook |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Ballyclare Buscentre | Larne Bus Station | Ballyeaston, Ballynure, Headwood, Kilwaughter & Millbrook |
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, 153 bus or 156 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballyclare to Larne?
3 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Larne: the 154 (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 156 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 154, 4 times each weekday — board at Thornditch and get off at Larne Bus Station, about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Larne?
Around 39 minutes on the 154, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballyeaston, Ballynure, Headwood, Kilwaughter and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Larne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 18:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyclare to Larne?
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.