Bus from Ballymena to Duncrue
2 direct routes · 40–53 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Duncrue as of 11:44
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 | ~53 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 06:30 | 18:30 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Ballee, Dunsilly & Antrim |
| 221 | Goldliner | ~40 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 16:00 | 17:00 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Ballee |
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 or 221 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Duncrue?
2 routes run directly from Ballymena to Duncrue: the 218 (Goldliner), the 221 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 218, 14 times each weekday — board at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Nelson Street Bus Lane, about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Duncrue?
Between 40 minutes on the 221 and 53 on the 218, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ballee, Dunsilly, Antrim on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Duncrue?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Duncrue?
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.