Bus from Cliftonville (Northern Ireland) to Ballymena
2 direct routes · about 84 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 15:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 08:07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~84 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 15:30 | Lincoln Avenue | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Mallusk, Roughfort & 12 more |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~72 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 18:18 | 18:18 | Lincoln Avenue | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Skegoneill, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Mallusk & 13 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 120 bus or 573 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cliftonville to Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Ballymena: the 120 (Ulsterbus), the 573 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 120, twice each weekday — board at Lincoln Avenue and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 84 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Ballymena?
Around 84 minutes on the 120, 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 Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 15:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cliftonville 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.