🚌 Bus from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare
3 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 10:47, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 8 | 10:47 | 23:17 | Sallybush |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 4 | 09:08 | 17:03 | New Mossley |
| 153a | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 1 | 07:31 | 07:31 | Glenvarna Walk |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey to Ballyclare?
3 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 153a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare?
Around 12 minutes on the 653b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 653b) leaves around 10:47 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownabbey 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.