128a Carnlough to Ballymena via Galdanagh, The Sheddings
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 09:50, last bus 18:10. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 128a? 1 other bus route is numbered 128a elsewhere in the UK — see every 128a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 14:55 towards Ballymena
| Stop | 09:50 | 14:55 | 16:50 | 18:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnlough Harbour | 09:50 | 14:55 | 16:50 | 18:10 |
| Mckays Shop | 09:54 | 14:59 | 16:54 | 18:14 |
| Antynanum Path | 10:05 | 15:10 | 17:05 | 18:25 |
| Glenarm Road Junction | 10:08 | 15:13 | 17:08 | 18:28 |
| Braid Sheddings | 10:10 | 15:15 | 17:10 | 18:30 |
| Jamisons House | 10:16 | 15:21 | 17:16 | 18:36 |
| Main Street | 10:24 | 15:29 | 17:24 | 18:44 |
| Ballymena Golf Club | 10:28 | 15:33 | 17:28 | 18:48 |
| Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | 10:40 | 15:45 | 17:40 | 19:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 Ballymena: 5 journeys, first 09:50
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Ballymena: 4 journeys, first 09:50 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Ballymena: 5 journeys, first 09:50
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Ballymena: 5 journeys, first 09:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Ballymena: 5 journeys, first 09:50
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Ballymena: 4 journeys, first 09:50
Route map
All stops on route 128a
128a towards Ballymena
All 31 stops
- Carnlough Harbour Carnlough
- Carnlough Presbyterian Church Carnlough
- Beachlands Carnlough
- Ballymena Road End Carnlough
- Glencloy Caravan Park Carnlough
- Mckays Shop Galdanagh
- Mill Turn Galdanagh
- Knockstacken School Galdanagh
- Jenny Craigs Galdanagh
- Antynanum Path Aughafatten
- Glenarm Road Junction The Sheddings
- Mullindreen Sch The Sheddings
- Braid Sheddings The Sheddings
- Cleggan Lodge The Sheddings
- Longmore Road The Sheddings
- Aughacully The Sheddings
- Jamisons House Aghafatten
- Loughloughan Road Aghafatten
- Ballylig Road Broughshane
- Carnlough Road Broughshane
- Tullymore Road Broughshane
- Main Street Broughshane
- 2-6 Raceview Road Broughshane
- Raceview Broughshane
- Ballymena Golf Club Raceview
- Eaton Park Ballymena
- St Patricks College Ballymena
- All Saint's Chapel Ballymena
- George Street Ballymena
- Fire Station Ballymena
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 128a bus?
The first 128a departure on weekdays leaves at 09:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 128a bus?
The last 128a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 128a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 128a. 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 128a bus?
The 128a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.