🚌 Bus from Belfast to Ballyclare
6 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 10:30, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 8 | 10:30 | 23:00 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 4 | 08:45 | 16:40 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 653a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 2 | 17:10 | 17:30 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~43 min | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 653c | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 153a | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | 07:10 | 07:10 | Laganside Bus Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast 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 Belfast to Ballyclare?
6 routes run directly from Belfast to Ballyclare: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 653a (Ulsterbus), the 156 (Ulsterbus), the 653c (Ulsterbus), the 153a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Ballyclare?
Around 29 minutes on the 653b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 653b) leaves around 10:30 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Ballyclare?
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.