127 Ballymena to Magherafelt via Hillhead, Castledawson
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 06:45, last bus 18:35. 29 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 127? 12 other bus routes are numbered 127 elsewhere in the UK — see every 127 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:20 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 10:30 to Portglenone | 11:00 | 11:30 to Portglenone | 12:00 | 12:30 to Portglenone | 14:00 to Portglenone | 14:30 | 15:45 | 17:15 | 18:05 to Portglenone | 18:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | 07:20 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | · | 15:45 | 17:15 | 18:05 | · |
| Ballymena Court House | 07:22 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 10:32 | 11:02 | 11:32 | 12:02 | 12:32 | 14:02 | · | 15:47 | 17:17 | 18:07 | · |
| County Hall | 07:28 | 09:06 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 14:06 | · | 15:53 | 17:21 | 18:11 | · |
| Gracehill Corner | 07:32 | 09:08 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 14:08 | · | 15:57 | 17:23 | 18:13 | · |
| Ahoghill Diamond | 07:38 | 09:13 | 10:13 | 10:43 | 11:13 | 11:43 | 12:13 | 12:43 | 14:13 | · | 16:03 | 17:28 | 18:18 | · |
| Ballynafie | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Ballynafie Hall | 07:46 | 09:23 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 14:23 | · | 16:11 | 17:38 | 18:28 | · |
| Main Street | 07:55 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 16:16 | 17:45 | 18:35 | 18:35 |
| Clady | 07:59 | 09:34 | 10:34 | · | 11:34 | · | 12:34 | · | · | 14:34 | 16:20 | 17:49 | · | 18:39 |
| William Street | 08:10 | 09:44 | 10:44 | · | 11:44 | · | 12:44 | · | · | 14:44 | 16:31 | 17:59 | · | 18:49 |
| Hillhead Crossroads | 08:16 | 09:50 | 10:50 | · | 11:50 | · | 12:50 | · | · | 14:50 | 16:39 | 18:05 | · | 18:55 |
| Main Street | 08:18 | 09:52 | 10:52 | · | 11:52 | · | 12:52 | · | · | 14:52 | 16:41 | 18:07 | · | 18:57 |
| Castledawson Park & Ride | 08:19 | 09:53 | 10:53 | · | 11:53 | · | 12:53 | · | · | 14:53 | 16:42 | 18:08 | · | 18:58 |
| Magherafelt Bus Station | 08:25 | 09:59 | 10:59 | · | 11:59 | · | 12:59 | · | · | 14:59 | 16:50 | 18:14 | · | 19:04 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Magherafelt: 15 journeys, first 07:20 towards Ballymena: 16 journeys, first 06:45
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Magherafelt: 15 journeys, first 07:20 towards Ballymena: 16 journeys, first 06:45
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Magherafelt: 15 journeys, first 07:20 towards Ballymena: 16 journeys, first 06:45
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Magherafelt: 15 journeys, first 07:20 towards Ballymena: 16 journeys, first 06:45
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 127
127 towards Magherafelt
All 47 stops
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
- Ballymena Court House Ballymena
- Cambridge House School Ballymena
- Dans Road Ballymena
- County Hall Galgorm
- Galgorm Community Centre Galgorm
- Gracehill Corner Gracehill
- Ballykennedy Road End Gracehill
- Ahoghill Orange Hall Ahoghill
- Ahoghill Diamond Ahoghill
- Ballybeg Crossroads Ahoghill
- Andersons Lane Ahoghill
- Kyles Crossroads Reidstown
- Ballynafie Reidstown
- Ballynafie Hall Reidstown
- Carmegrim Road End Portglenone
- Portglenone Forest Portglenone
- Bethlehem Abbey Portglenone
- Main Street Portglenone
- Orchard Way Portglenone
- Weirs Corner Clady
- Clady Clady
- Smithstown Crossroads Clady
- New Road Clady
- Downings Road End Clady
- A Ballymacombs Road Clady
- Tammlaghtduff Road End Bellaghy
- Cocurry Road Bellaghy
- Glendale School Bellaghy
- William Street Bellaghy
- Main Street Bellaghy
- Ballydermot Lane Bellaghy
- Killyberry Lane Hillhead
- Old Town Road Hillhead
- Hillhead Cottages Hillhead
- Hillhead Crossroads Hillhead
- Broagh Villas Castledawson
- Parker Avenue Castledawson
- Main Street Castledawson
- Boyne Row Castledawson
- Davison Villas Castledawson
- Tamnadeese Road End Castledawson
- Castledawson Park & Ride Castledawson
- Milltown Chapel Castledawson
- Dr Higgins Gate Magherafelt
- St Marys School Magherafelt
- Magherafelt Bus Station Magherafelt
127 towards Ballymena
All 49 stops
- Magherafelt Bus Station Magherafelt
- St Marys School Magherafelt
- Dr Higgins Gate Magherafelt
- Milltown Chapel Castledawson
- Castledawson Park & Ride Castledawson
- Tamnadeese Road End Castledawson
- Davison Villas Castledawson
- Boyne Row Castledawson
- Main Street Castledawson
- Parker Avenue Castledawson
- Broagh Villas Castledawson
- Hillhead Crossroads Hillhead
- Hilhead Cottages Hillhead
- Ballydermot Rd End Hillhead
- Killyberry Road End Hillhead
- Ballydermot Lane Bellaghy
- Main Street Bellaghy
- William Street Bellaghy
- 3-7 Oldtown Road Bellaghy
- Glendale School Bellaghy
- Cocurry Road Bellaghy
- Drews Farm Bellaghy
- Tamlaghtduff Road End Bellaghy
- A Ballymacombs Road Clady
- Ballymacombe Road Clady
- New Road Clady
- Smithstown Crossroads Clady
- Clady Clady
- Clady Clady
- Weirs Corner Clady
- The Orchard Portglenone
- Main Street Portglenone
- Church Of Ireland Portglenone
- Tully Road Junction Portglenone
- Ballynafie Hall Reidstown
- Kyles Crossroads Reidstown
- Andersons Lane Ahoghill
- Ballybeg Crossroads Ahoghill
- St Paul's School Ahoghill
- Ahoghill Diamond Ahoghill
- Ahoghill Orange Hall Ahoghill
- Ballykennedy Road End Gracehill
- Gracehill Village Gracehill
- Galgorm Road Galgorm
- County Hall Galgorm
- Dans Road Ballymena
- Cambridge House School Ballymena
- Ballymena Court House Ballymena
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 127 bus?
The first 127 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 127 bus?
The last 127 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 127 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 127. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 127 bus?
The 127 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.