Bus from Antrim to Belfast
4 direct routes · 31–55 min · first bus 06:25, last bus 18:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 10:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Antrim, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~31 min | 14 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 18:55 | Antrim Buscentre | Ulster University Belfast | Duncrue |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 9 | weekdays only | 06:25 | 17:00 | Antrim Buscentre | Laganside Bus Station | Muckamore, Dunadry, Templepatrick, Doagh, Roughfort, Mallusk & 6 more |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 4 | Saturdays only | 07:20 | 17:15 | Antrim Buscentre | Laganside Bus Station | Muckamore, Dunadry, Templepatrick, Doagh, Roughfort, Mallusk & 5 more |
| 219a | Goldliner | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:25 | 06:25 | Antrim Buscentre | Ulster University Belfast | Duncrue |
Times are for the first boarding point in Antrim 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 218 bus, 120 bus, 573 bus or 219a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Antrim to Belfast?
4 routes run directly from Antrim to Belfast: the 218 (Goldliner), the 120 (Ulsterbus), the 573 (Ulsterbus), the 219a (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 218, 14 times each weekday — board at Antrim Buscentre and get off at Ulster University Belfast, about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Antrim to Belfast?
Between 31 minutes on the 218 and 55 on the 120, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Duncrue on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Antrim to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:25 and the last around 18:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Antrim to Belfast?
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.