653a Belfast,Laganside - Ballyclare, Bus Station

Due to the Belfast Pride Parade taking place on Saturday 25th July, all 256, 253 and 653 services operating to/from Belfast city centre will be subject to diversions.

653 and 253 services to/from Ballyclare will operate inwards via North Queen Street, Frederick Street and Dunbar Link, dropping off at the junction with Nelson Street. Pick-up will be at the same location on Dunbar Link, then services will exit the city centre via Queen's Bridge, the M3 and the M2. No pick-up/set-down in Bridge Street or Laganside Buscentre between 11.00 and 16.00.

256 services will drop off and pick up passengers in Nelson Street at the junction with Dunbar Link, then exit the city centre via Queen's Bridge, the M3 and the M2. No pick-up/set-down in Bridge Street or Laganside Buscentre between 11.00 and 16.00.

Due to road works on the M2 delays to Belfast International Airport 300 and Northern Area 212, x212 , 246, 218, 256, 653, 219 & 222  services may be experienced until further notice.