Bus from Belfast to Ballymoney
2 direct routes · about 97 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 19:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymoney as of 16:04
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~97 min | 11 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 07:45 | 19:45 | Laganside Bus Station | Charles Street | Antrim, Dunsilly, Ballee, Ballymena & Cloughmills |
| 218a | Goldliner | ~87 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 17:45 | Laganside Bus Station | Charles Street | Dunsilly, Ballee, Ballymena & Cloughmills |
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 218 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Ballymoney?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Ballymoney: the 218 (Goldliner), the 218a (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 218, 11 times each weekday — board at Laganside Bus Station and get off at Charles Street, about 97 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Ballymoney?
Around 97 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Antrim, Dunsilly, Ballee, Ballymena and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Ballymoney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Ballymoney?
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.