Bus from Cliftonville (Northern Ireland) to Ballyclare
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 16:43 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cliftonville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:48 | 16:43 | Lincoln Avenue | The Square | Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Mossley & 2 more |
| 153a | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:13 | 07:13 | Lincoln Avenue | The Square | Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, Mossley & 1 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cliftonville to Ballyclare?
2 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Ballyclare: the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 153a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 153, 4 times each weekday — board at Lincoln Avenue and get off at The Square, about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Ballyclare?
Around 37 minutes on the 153, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cliftonville to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:13 and the last around 16:43. Check the route timetables 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.