🚌 Bus from Antrim to Belfast
4 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~39 min | 14 | 06:50 | 18:50 | Meadowlands |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 9 | 06:25 | 17:00 | Antrim Buscentre |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~54 min | 3 | 09:27 | 17:12 | Meadowlands |
| 219a | Goldliner | ~34 min | 1 | 06:25 | 06:25 | Antrim Buscentre |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Antrim to Belfast?
Around 39 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Antrim to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 218) leaves around 06:50 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetable 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.