Bus from Belfast to Ballyclare
6 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 21:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 7 | Sat 13 · Sun 4 | 10:30 | 21:10 | Laganside Bus Station | The Square | Mossley, Newtownabbey & Doagh |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 16:40 | Laganside Bus Station | The Square | Cliftonville, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Newtownabbey & 3 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 653a, 156, 653c, 153a
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653a | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:10 | 17:30 | Laganside Bus Station | The Square | Templepatrick & Doagh |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Laganside Bus Station | The Square | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse & 4 more |
| 653c | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Laganside Bus Station | The Square | Templepatrick & Doagh |
| 153a | Ulsterbus | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 07:10 | Laganside Bus Station | The Square | Cliftonville, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Newtownabbey & 2 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 153 bus or 156 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 653b, 7 times each weekday — board at Laganside Bus Station and get off at The Square, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Ballyclare?
Around 35 minutes on the 653b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Mossley, Newtownabbey, Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 21:10. Check the route timetables 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.