Bus from Armagh to Belfast
4 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 05:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Armagh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Goldliner | ~70 min | 10 | weekdays only | 06:15 | 17:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Richhill, Portadown, Lurgan & The Village |
| 251a | Goldliner | ~75 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 07:35 | 17:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Richhill, Portadown, Lurgan, Sprucefield & The Village |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 270, 271
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | Goldliner | ~65 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 14:05 | 14:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Richhill, Portadown, Lurgan & The Village |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~60 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:35 | 18:35 | Armagh Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Richhill, Portadown, Lurgan & The Village |
Times are for the first boarding point in Armagh 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 251 bus, 270 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Armagh to Belfast?
4 routes run directly from Armagh to Belfast: the 251 (Goldliner), the 251a (Goldliner), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 251, 10 times each weekday — board at Armagh Bus Station and get off at Grand Central Station, about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Armagh to Belfast?
Around 70 minutes on the 251, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Richhill, Portadown, Lurgan, The Village on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Armagh to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:15 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Armagh 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.