653b Belfast to Ballyclare via Mossley, Newtownabbey
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:05, last bus 23:00. 15 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 11:30, last 18:35. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
| Stop | 12:15 | 13:50 | 16:40 | 18:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laganside Bus Station | 12:15 | 13:50 | 16:40 | 18:35 |
| Bridge Street | 12:17 | 13:52 | 16:42 | 18:37 |
| Corrs Corner | 12:28 | 14:03 | 16:53 | 18:48 |
| Thompson Primary School | 12:32 | 14:07 | 16:57 | 18:52 |
| Harmony Lodge | 12:42 | 14:17 | 17:07 | 19:02 |
| The Square | 12:52 | 14:27 | 17:17 | 19:12 |
| Ballyclare Buscentre | 12:55 | 14:30 | 17:20 | 19:15 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Route map
All stops on route 653b
653b towards Ballyclare
All 24 stops
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
- Bridge Street Belfast
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- Corrs Corner Mossley
- Abbeycrete Mossley
- Sallybush Newtownabbey
- Whitleys Newtownabbey
- 420-426 Ballyclare Road Newtownabbey
- Kingsmoss Road Newtownabbey
- Liester Park Newtownabbey
- Thompson Primary School Newtownabbey
- Wesleydale Newtownabbey
- Ballypalady Road Doagh
- Lindsays Corner Doagh
- Station Road Doagh
- Harmony Lodge Doagh
- Thornditch Ballyclare
- Ballyclare Cemetery Ballyclare
- The Cloughan Ballyclare
- Clare Heights Ballyclare
- Sacred Heart Church Ballyclare
- Ballyclare Secondary School Ballyclare
- The Square Ballyclare
- Ballyclare Buscentre Ballyclare
653b towards Belfast
All 26 stops
- Ballyclare Buscentre Ballyclare
- The Square Ballyclare
- Ballyclare Secondary School Ballyclare
- Ballyclare Secondary School Ballyclare
- Sacred Heart Church Ballyclare
- Clare Heights Ballyclare
- The Cloughan Ballyclare
- Thornditch Ballyclare
- Harmony Lodge Doagh
- Anderson Park Doagh
- Lindsays Corner Doagh
- 67 - 73 The Longshot Doagh
- Ballypalady Road Doagh
- Wesleydale Newtownabbey
- Thompson Primary School Newtownabbey
- Liester Park Newtownabbey
- Battersbys Corner Newtownabbey
- Ballyrobert Road Newtownabbey
- Whitleys Newtownabbey
- Sallybush Newtownabbey
- Abbeycrete Mossley
- Corrs Corner Mossley
- Nelson Street Bus Lane Duncrue
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- High Street Belfast
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 653b bus?
The first 653b departure on weekdays leaves at 07:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 653b bus?
The last 653b on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 653b bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 653b. 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 653b bus?
The 653b is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.