Bus from Ballymena to Cliftonville (Northern Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first and last bus 15:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cliftonville (Northern Ireland) as of 08:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~80 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 09:00 | 16:45 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Carlisle Circus Clifton Street | Ballee, Cromkill, Shankbridge, Chapeltown, Rathenraw, Milltown & 12 more |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Carlisle Circus Clifton Street | Ballee, Cromkill, Shankbridge, Chapeltown, Rathenraw, Dunsilly & 14 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 573 bus or 120 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Cliftonville?
2 routes run directly from Ballymena to Cliftonville: the 573 (Ulsterbus), the 120 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 573, 3 times each weekday — board at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Carlisle Circus Clifton Street, about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Cliftonville?
Around 75 minutes on the 120, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballee, Cromkill, Shankbridge, Chapeltown and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Cliftonville?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 15:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Cliftonville?
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.