Bus from Ballymena to Dunloy
2 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dunloy as of 06:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113a | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 17:00 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Bridge Road Dunloy | Galgorm, Cullybackey & Craigs |
| 113 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Dunloy Quarry | Galgorm, Cullybackey, Craigs & Cloughmills |
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 113a bus or 113 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Dunloy?
2 routes run directly from Ballymena to Dunloy: the 113a (Ulsterbus), the 113 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 113a, 4 times each weekday — board at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Bridge Road Dunloy, about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Dunloy?
Around 34 minutes on the 113a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Galgorm, Cullybackey, Craigs on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Dunloy?
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 Dunloy?
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.