Bus from Burnside (Northern Ireland) to Ballyclare
3 direct routes · 9–17 min · first bus 08:27, last bus 18:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 10:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Burnside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 6 | weekdays only | 08:27 | 18:18 | Footbridge | Thornditch | Parkgate, Newmill & Doagh |
| 153b | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:07 | 12:19 | Cogry Corner | Ballyclare Buscentre | Doagh |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:28 | 13:28 | Footbridge | Ballyclare Buscentre | Parkgate, Newmill & Doagh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Burnside 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 154 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Burnside to Ballyclare?
3 routes run directly from Burnside to Ballyclare: the 154 (Ulsterbus), the 153b (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 154, 6 times each weekday — board at Footbridge and get off at Thornditch, about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Burnside to Ballyclare?
Between 9 minutes on the 154 and 17 on the 168b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Parkgate, Newmill, Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Burnside to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:27 and the last around 18:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burnside 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.