Bus from Ballymena to Antrim
3 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 18:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Antrim as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballymena, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 18:30 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Antrim Buscentre | Ballee & Dunsilly |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:00 | 17:10 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Antrim Buscentre | Ballee, Cromkill, Shankbridge, Chapeltown, Rathenraw, Dunsilly & 2 more |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 09:00 | 16:45 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Antrim Buscentre | Ballee, Cromkill, Shankbridge, Chapeltown, Rathenraw, Milltown & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballymena 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 218 bus, 120 bus or 573 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Antrim?
3 routes run directly from Ballymena to Antrim: the 218 (Goldliner), the 120 (Ulsterbus), the 573 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 218, 14 times each weekday — board at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Antrim Buscentre, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Antrim?
Around 25 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballee, Dunsilly on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Antrim?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 18:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Antrim?
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.