Bus from Carnlough to Ballymena
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carnlough, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128a | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:50 | 18:10 | Carnlough Harbour | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Galdanagh, Aughafatten, The Sheddings, Aghafatten, Broughshane & Raceview |
| 128 | Ulsterbus | ~60 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 14:55 | Carnlough Harbour | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Glenarm, Galdanagh, Aughafatten, The Sheddings, Aghafatten, Broughshane & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carnlough 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 128a bus or 128 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carnlough to Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Carnlough to Ballymena: the 128a (Ulsterbus), the 128 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 128a, 4 times each weekday — board at Carnlough Harbour and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carnlough to Ballymena?
Around 50 minutes on the 128a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Galdanagh, Aughafatten, The Sheddings, Aghafatten and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carnlough to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carnlough to Ballymena?
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.