Bus from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey
4 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:27, last bus 20:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownabbey as of 06:24
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 | ~15 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:08 | 20:23 | The Square | Sallybush | Doagh |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:27 | 16:22 | The Square | Ballycraigy Road | Doagh & Mossley |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:30 | 17:17 | Ballyclare Town Hall | Dorvic Caravans | — |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:18 | 17:43 | The Square | Ballycraigy Road | Doagh & Mossley |
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 Newtownabbey?
4 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 253b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 653b, 7 times each weekday — board at The Square and get off at Sallybush, about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey?
Around 15 minutes on the 653b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey?
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 Newtownabbey?
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.