Bus from Ballyclare to Templepatrick
2 direct routes · 9–20 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 08:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Templepatrick as of 11:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653a | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 08:03 | The Square | Ballymartin Park & Ride | Ballyeaston & Doagh |
| 653c | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:53 | 06:53 | The Square | Ballymartin Park & Ride | — |
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 Templepatrick?
2 routes run directly from Ballyclare to Templepatrick: the 653a (Ulsterbus), the 653c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 653a, twice each weekday — board at The Square and get off at Ballymartin Park & Ride, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyclare to Templepatrick?
Between 9 minutes on the 653c and 20 on the 653a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ballyeaston, Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyclare to Templepatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 08:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyclare to Templepatrick?
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.