🚌 Bus from Monkstown to Ballyclare
2 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 09:10, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | 09:10 | 17:00 | 98-102 Old Carrick Road |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 1 | 08:02 | 08:02 | Cherrylands |
Times are for the first boarding point in Monkstown 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 Monkstown to Ballyclare?
2 routes run directly from Monkstown to Ballyclare: the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 156 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Monkstown to Ballyclare?
Around 14 minutes on the 168b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Monkstown to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 168b) leaves around 09:10 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Monkstown 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.