Bus from Ballynahinch to Belfast
4 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 22:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 12:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballynahinch, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~45 min | 11 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 06:18 | 22:14 | Main Street | Bedford Street | Killaney, The Temple, Drumalig, Carryduff, Cairnshill, Beechill & 7 more |
| 652 | Ulsterbus | ~48 min | 9 | weekdays only | 06:10 | 14:30 | Main Street | Bedford Street | The Temple, Carryduff, Beechill, Lower Ormeau & Botanic |
| 237 | Goldliner | ~41 min | 8 | Sat 7 · Sun 6 | 06:50 | 17:30 | Main Street | Bedford Street | Rosetta, Ormeau & Lower Ormeau |
| 518a | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 3 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:00 | Main Street | Bedford Street | Killaney, The Temple, Drumalig, Carryduff, Cairnshill, Beechill & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballynahinch 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 520 bus, 652 bus or 237 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballynahinch to Belfast?
4 routes run directly from Ballynahinch to Belfast: the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 652 (Ulsterbus), the 237 (Goldliner), the 518a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 520, 11 times each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Bedford Street, about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballynahinch to Belfast?
Around 45 minutes on the 520, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Killaney, The Temple, Drumalig, Carryduff and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballynahinch to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 22:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballynahinch 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.