🚌 Bus from Ballymena to Hillhead
1 direct route · about 47 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 17:15 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 7 | 07:20 | 17:15 | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymena to Hillhead?
The 127 (Ulsterbus) runs directly from Ballymena to Hillhead.
How long does the bus take from Ballymena to Hillhead?
Around 47 minutes on the 127, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymena to Hillhead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 127) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 17:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymena to Hillhead?
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.