Bus from Altnagelvin to The Cross
6 direct routes · 5–29 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to The Cross as of 07:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Altnagelvin, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 9 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:55 | 17:25 | Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road | Fawney Road | Drumahoe |
| 147 | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:55 | 17:25 | Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road | Fawney Road | Drumahoe & Killaloo |
| 4a | Foyle Metro | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 18:03 | Altnagelvin | Ardkill Road | Tullyally & Ardmore |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 148b, 147a, 4b
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148b | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 14:25 | Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road | Fawney Road | Drumahoe |
| 147a | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 2 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 13:50 | 18:25 | Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road | Fawney Road | Drumahoe |
| 4b | Foyle Metro | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:19 | 16:19 | Altnagelvin | Ardkill Road | Tullyally & Ardmore |
Times are for the first boarding point in Altnagelvin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 148 bus, 147 bus, 4a bus or 4b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Altnagelvin to The Cross?
6 routes run directly from Altnagelvin to The Cross: the 148 (Ulsterbus), the 147 (Ulsterbus), the 4a (Foyle Metro), the 148b (Ulsterbus), the 147a (Ulsterbus), the 4b (Foyle Metro). The most frequent is the 148, 9 times each weekday — board at Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road and get off at Fawney Road, about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Altnagelvin to The Cross?
Between 5 minutes on the 148 and 29 on the 4b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Drumahoe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Altnagelvin to The Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Altnagelvin to The Cross?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.