Bus from Ballymena to Crosskeys (Northern Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Crosskeys (Northern Ireland) as of 05:37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123b | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 13:25 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Chesneys Corner | Galgorm, Gracehill, Straid, Killybegs & Whitesides Corner |
| 123 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:00 | 17:00 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Chesneys Corner | Galgorm, Gracehill, Straid, Killybegs & Whitesides Corner |
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 123 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Crosskeys?
2 routes run directly from Ballymena to Crosskeys: the 123b (Ulsterbus), the 123 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 123b, 3 times each weekday — board at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Chesneys Corner, about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Crosskeys?
Around 19 minutes on the 123b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Galgorm, Gracehill, Straid, Killybegs and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Crosskeys?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Crosskeys?
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.