Ballymena Bus Routes & Timetables — Complete Guide
A complete index of public transport in Ballymena: 36 routes, 272 journeys today, every one linked to its live timetable. Search covers every stop on every line.
City buses 4
Routes running inside Ballymena and its immediate suburbs.
Regional buses 32
Services connecting Ballymena with the towns and countryside around it.
How the network is laid out
Ballymena’s bus map is radial, not a grid. 4 city services run in and out of the centre, and the 36 routes on this page between them put 272 journeys on the road today.
Areas served
Between them the routes on this page call at 516 stops around Ballymena, including A Ballymacombs Road, Alanda Rose, Anderson Park, Andersons Lane, Andrews House, Antiville Road Mill Brae Junction, Antrim Buscentre, Antynanum Bridge. Type any of these into the search box to see which services reach them.
When the network runs
The earliest departure listed for Ballymena today is early morning and the latest is late evening. Outside that window there is no scheduled service, so late arrivals need a taxi.
Check the day type
Saturday and Sunday timetables are thinner than weekdays, and some routes do not run at all.
Work backwards
Pick the arrival you need first, then find the departure that gets you there with a margin.
Confirm the last bus
The final departure of the day is the one most often missed — check it before you commit to the trip.
The busiest routes today
Frequency varies enormously between routes here. These five carry the most journeys today, which usually means you can turn up without checking a timetable — the rest reward planning.
| Route | Where it goes | Operator | Journeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Ballymena Buscentre – Magherafelt Buscentre | Ulsterbus | 31 |
| 120 | Laganside Buscentre – Ballymena Buscentre | Ulsterbus | 27 |
| 150 | Ballymena Buscentre – Square | Ulsterbus | 20 |
| 115 | Ballymena Buscentre – Church Street | Ulsterbus | 17 |
| 162 | Larne Bus Station – Carnlough Bridge | Ulsterbus | 13 |
Who runs the buses
2 operators serve Ballymena, and they do not share ticketing. Knowing which company runs your route matters because it decides whether a Leap Card works.
| Operator | Routes here | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Ulsterbus | 32 | City |
| Ulsterbus Town Services | 4 | City |
Where these numbers come from
Everything on this page is generated from the official GTFS timetable data published for Irish public transport, refreshed weekly. The journey counts reflect services scheduled to run today — not a yearly average — which is why they move from day to day. Operators set the times and can change them, so confirm before travelling.
Accessible travel
Most city buses serving Ballymena are low-floor with a ramp and a wheelchair space. Coaches and rural minibuses vary far more, so contact the operator ahead for those. Rail assistance should be booked in advance where possible.
Mistakes worth avoiding
Assuming one ticket covers everything
Leap works on TFI services, not on private coaches. Check the operator on the route card before you rely on it.
Trusting the terminus time
The headline departure time is from the first stop. Your stop may be twenty minutes later — open the route page for times from where you actually board.
Working out your trip
Find the route
Search by number, stop, suburb or operator in the box above — the search covers every stop on every route listed.
Open its timetable
Each card links to the full schedule, with departures from any stop on the line.
Check the connection
If you need to change, the transfer tool on each route page shows what you can connect to.