Bus from Crosskeys (Northern Ireland) to Ballymena
2 direct routes · 20–26 min · first bus 08:14, last bus 14:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 05:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Crosskeys, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123b | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:10 | 14:15 | Chesneys Corner | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Whitesides Corner, Killybegs, Straid, Gracehill & Galgorm |
| 123c | Ulsterbus | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Chesneys Corner | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Whitesides Corner, Killybegs, Straid, Gracehill & Galgorm |
Times are for the first boarding point in Crosskeys 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 Crosskeys to Ballymena?
2 routes run directly from Crosskeys to Ballymena: the 123b (Ulsterbus), the 123c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 123b, twice each weekday — board at Chesneys Corner and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Crosskeys to Ballymena?
Between 20 minutes on the 123b and 26 on the 123c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Whitesides Corner, Killybegs, Straid, Gracehill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Crosskeys to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:14 and the last around 14:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Crosskeys 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.