Bus from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare
5 direct routes · 9–18 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 21:27 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newtownabbey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 13 · Sun 4 | 10:47 | 21:27 | Sallybush | The Square | Doagh |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:07 | 17:02 | Ballycraigy Road | The Square | Mossley & Doagh |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:19 | 17:09 | Dorvic Caravans | The Square | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 156, 153a
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | Belfast Road Rushfield Junction | The Square | Mossley |
| 153a | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Ballycraigy Road | The Square | Mossley |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 153 bus or 156 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare?
5 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 156 (Ulsterbus), the 153a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 653b, 7 times each weekday — board at Sallybush and get off at The Square, about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare?
Between 9 minutes on the 156 and 18 on the 653b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:32 and the last around 21:27. Check the route timetables 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.