Bus from Shankbridge to Ballymena
3 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:39, last bus 16:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 10:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shankbridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 16:39 | 99-101 Lisnevenagh Road | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Cromkill & Ballee |
| 149 | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:23 | 08:23 | Shankbridge Rd | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Ballymarlagh & Ballee |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 19:18 | 19:18 | 99-101 Lisnevenagh Road | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Cromkill & Ballee |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shankbridge 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 120 bus, 149 bus or 573 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shankbridge to Ballymena?
3 routes run directly from Shankbridge to Ballymena: the 120 (Ulsterbus), the 149 (Ulsterbus), the 573 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 120, 6 times each weekday — board at 99-101 Lisnevenagh Road and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shankbridge to Ballymena?
Around 15 minutes on the 120, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cromkill, Ballee on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shankbridge to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:39 and the last around 16:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shankbridge to Ballymena?
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.