Bus from Monkstown (Northern Ireland) to Ballyclare
2 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 08:01, last bus 17:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Monkstown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:11 | 17:01 | Oaklands | The Square | Mossley & Newtownabbey |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | Cherrylands | The Square | Mossley & Newtownabbey |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 156 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Monkstown to Ballyclare?
2 routes run directly from Monkstown to Ballyclare: the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 156 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 168b, 3 times each weekday — board at Oaklands and get off at The Square, about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Monkstown to Ballyclare?
Between 14 minutes on the 168b and 22 on the 156, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Mossley, Newtownabbey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Monkstown to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:01 and the last around 17:01. Check the route timetables 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.