🚌 Bus from Carnlough to Ballymena
2 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 09:50, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128a | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 4 | 09:50 | 18:10 | Carnlough Harbour |
| 128 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 2 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Carnlough Harbour |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carnlough to Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Carnlough to Ballymena: the 128a (Ulsterbus), the 128 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Carnlough to Ballymena?
Around 44 minutes on the 128a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carnlough to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 128a) leaves around 09:50 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetable 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.