653a Laganside Bus Station ↔ Ballyclare Buscentre

Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:20, last bus 17:30. 4 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Translink sets zonal fares on the 653a. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services. Who travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Ballyclare Buscentre · Monday to Friday towards Laganside Bus Station · Monday to Friday
653a towards Ballyclare Buscentre — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Laganside Bus Station 17:1017:30
Bridge Street 17:1117:31
Ulster University Belfast 17:1117:31
Ballymartin Park & Ride 17:2717:47
Station Road 17:3817:58
Harmony Lodge 17:3917:59
Thornditch 17:4018:00
Ballyclare Cemetery 17:4118:02
The Cloughan 17:4218:03
Clare Heights 17:4218:03
Sacred Heart Church 17:4318:04
Ballyclare Secondary School 17:4318:05
The Square 17:4418:06
Erskine Park 17:46·
New Line 17:47·
Victoria Road 17:48·
Victoria Manor 17:49·
Presbyterian Church 17:51·
Ballyclare Buscentre 17:5718:10

Route map

All stops on route 653a

653a towards Ballyclare Buscentre

  1. Laganside Bus Station Belfast
  2. Bridge Street Belfast
  3. Ulster University Belfast Belfast
  4. Ballymartin Park & Ride Templepatrick
  5. Station Road Doagh
  6. Harmony Lodge Doagh
  7. Thornditch Ballyclare
  8. Ballyclare Cemetery Ballyclare
  9. The Cloughan Ballyclare
  10. Clare Heights Ballyclare
  11. Sacred Heart Church Ballyclare
  12. Ballyclare Secondary School Ballyclare
  13. The Square Ballyclare
  14. Erskine Park Ballyclare
  15. New Line Ballyclare
  16. Victoria Road Ballyclare
  17. Victoria Manor Ballyeaston
  18. Presbyterian Church Ballyclare
  19. Ballyclare Buscentre Ballyclare

653a towards Laganside Bus Station

  1. Ballyclare Buscentre Ballyclare
  2. Main Street Ballyclare
  3. The Square Ballyclare
  4. Presbyterian Church Ballyclare
  5. Presbyterian Church Ballyclare
  6. Victoria Manor Ballyeaston
  7. Victoria Road Ballyclare
  8. Erskine Park Ballyclare
  9. Margaret Avenue Ballyclare
  10. Ballyclare Secondary School Ballyclare
  11. Sacred Heart Church Ballyclare
  12. Clare Heights Ballyclare
  13. The Cloughan Ballyclare
  14. Thornditch Ballyclare
  15. Harmony Lodge Doagh
  16. Anderson Park Doagh
  17. Doagh Cemetery Doagh
  18. Ballymartin Park & Ride Templepatrick
  19. Nelson Street Bus Lane Duncrue
  20. Ulster University Belfast Belfast
  21. High Street Belfast
  22. Laganside Bus Station Belfast

Towns & areas on this route

BelfastBallyclareDuncrueTemplepatrickDoaghBallyeaston

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 653a bus?

The first 653a departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 653a bus?

The last 653a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 653a bus cost?

Translink sets zonal fares on the 653a. 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 653a bus?

The 653a is operated by Ulsterbus.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.