🚌 Bus from Cliftonville to Ballyclare
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 08:48, last bus 16:43 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 4 | 08:48 | 16:43 | Lincoln Avenue |
| 153a | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 1 | 07:14 | 07:14 | Cliftonville Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cliftonville 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 Cliftonville to Ballyclare?
2 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Ballyclare: the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 153a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Ballyclare?
Around 29 minutes on the 153, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cliftonville to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 153) leaves around 08:48 and the last around 16:43. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cliftonville 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.