Bus from The Sheddings to Ballymena
3 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 18:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballymena as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in The Sheddings, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 18:30 | Braid Sheddings | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Aghafatten, Broughshane & Raceview |
| 128 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 15:15 | Braid Sheddings | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Aghafatten, Broughshane & Raceview |
| 129 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:25 | 17:25 | Buckna UpperBurnside Road | Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | Deerfin, Crebilly, Broughshane & Raceview |
Times are for the first boarding point in The Sheddings 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 128a bus, 128 bus or 129 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from The Sheddings to Ballymena?
3 routes run directly from The Sheddings to Ballymena: the 128a (Ulsterbus), the 128 (Ulsterbus), the 129 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 128a, 4 times each weekday — board at Braid Sheddings and get off at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from The Sheddings to Ballymena?
Around 30 minutes on the 128a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Aghafatten, Broughshane, Raceview on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from The Sheddings to Ballymena?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:00 and the last around 18:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from The Sheddings 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.