Bus from Armagh to Portadown
6 direct routes · 22–33 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portadown as of 12:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 13 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 18:05 | Armagh Bus Station | High Street | Richhill, Kilmore & Drumnasoo |
| 251 | Goldliner | ~22 min | 10 | weekdays only | 06:15 | 17:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Portadown Train Station bus stop | Richhill |
| 65 | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 5 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 17:05 | Armagh Bus Station | High Street | Grange Blundel, Loughgall, Ballyhagan, Kilmore & Drumcree |
| 251a | Goldliner | ~22 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 07:35 | 17:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Portadown Train Station bus stop | Richhill |
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 | ~22 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 14:05 | 14:05 | Armagh Bus Station | Portadown Train Station bus stop | Richhill |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~22 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:35 | 18:35 | Armagh Bus Station | Portadown Train Station bus stop | Richhill |
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 61 bus, 251 bus, 65 bus, 270 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Armagh to Portadown?
6 routes run directly from Armagh to Portadown: the 61 (Ulsterbus), the 251 (Goldliner), the 65 (Ulsterbus), the 251a (Goldliner), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 61, 13 times each weekday — board at Armagh Bus Station and get off at High Street, about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Armagh to Portadown?
Between 22 minutes on the 251 and 33 on the 65, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Richhill, Kilmore, Drumnasoo on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Armagh to Portadown?
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 Portadown?
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.