Bus from Templepatrick to Ballyclare
2 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 17:07, last bus 17:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballyclare as of 08:55
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Templepatrick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653a | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:27 | 17:47 | Ballymartin Park & Ride | The Square | Doagh |
| 653c | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:07 | 17:07 | Ballymartin Park & Ride | The Square | Doagh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Templepatrick 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 Templepatrick to Ballyclare?
2 routes run directly from Templepatrick to Ballyclare: the 653a (Ulsterbus), the 653c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 653a, twice each weekday — board at Ballymartin Park & Ride and get off at The Square, about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Templepatrick to Ballyclare?
Around 19 minutes on the 653a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Doagh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Templepatrick to Ballyclare?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 17:07 and the last around 17:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Templepatrick 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.