Bus from Larne to Ballyclare
3 direct routes · 27–35 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Larne, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:00 | 17:00 | Larne Bus Station | The Square | Millbrook, Kilwaughter, Headwood, Ballynure & Ballyeaston |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Larne Bus Station | The Square | Millbrook, Kilwaughter, Headwood, Ballynure & Ballyeaston |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 07:35 | Larne Bus Station | The Square | Millbrook, Kilwaughter, Headwood, Ballynure & Ballyeaston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Larne 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 154 bus, 153 bus or 156 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Larne to Ballyclare?
3 routes run directly from Larne to Ballyclare: the 154 (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 156 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 154, 4 times each weekday — board at Larne Bus Station and get off at The Square, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Larne to Ballyclare?
Between 27 minutes on the 153 and 35 on the 154, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Millbrook, Kilwaughter, Headwood, Ballynure and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Larne to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Larne 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.