🚌 Bus from Cloughmills to Ballymena
10 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 18:12 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~18 min | 14 | 06:12 | 18:12 | Drumadoon Park & Ride |
| 131 | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 6 | 07:46 | 16:56 | Ballycastle Road End |
| 217 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 3 | 07:10 | 15:17 | Drumadoon P&R Roundabout |
| 113 | Ulsterbus | ~26 min | 2 | 10:12 | 14:12 | Bellaghy Crossroads |
| 173 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 1 | 08:04 | 08:04 | Drumadoon P&R Roundabout |
| 173a | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 1 | 16:06 | 16:06 | Ballycastle Road End |
| 131b | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | 14:19 | 14:19 | Michaels Lane |
| 131c | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | 10:17 | 10:17 | Michaels Lane |
| 113b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 1 | 17:41 | 17:41 | Bellaghy Crossroads |
| 113c | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | 07:56 | 07:56 | Bellaghy Crossroads |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cloughmills 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 Cloughmills to Ballymena?
10 routes run directly from Cloughmills to Ballymena: the 218 (Goldliner), the 131 (Ulsterbus), the 217 (Ulsterbus), the 113 (Ulsterbus), the 173 (Ulsterbus), the 173a (Ulsterbus), the 131b (Ulsterbus), the 131c (Ulsterbus), the 113b (Ulsterbus), the 113c (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Cloughmills to Ballymena?
Around 18 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cloughmills to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 218) leaves around 06:12 and the last around 18:12. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cloughmills 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.