🚌 Bus from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 20:20 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 7 | 07:05 | 20:20 | Ballyclare Buscentre |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 5 | 06:25 | 11:30 | Ballyclare Buscentre |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 2 | 13:15 | 17:40 | Ballyclare Buscentre |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 1 | 13:39 | 13:39 | The Cloughan |
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 Newtownabbey?
4 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 253b (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey?
Around 14 minutes on the 653b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Newtownabbey?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 653b) leaves around 07:05 and the last around 20:20. Check the route timetable 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.