Bus from Ballynure to Belfast
3 direct routes · 33–56 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballynure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256a | Goldliner | ~33 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 3 | 07:10 | 19:30 | Ballynure Main Road | Ulster University Belfast | Duncrue |
| 256 | Goldliner | ~33 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 06:50 | 09:20 | Ballynure Main Road | Ulster University Belfast | Duncrue |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~56 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:11 | 16:11 | Ballynure Main Road | Laganside Bus Station | Ballyeaston, Ballyclare, Doagh, Ballyclare, Newtownabbey, Mossley & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballynure 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 256 bus or 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballynure to Belfast?
3 routes run directly from Ballynure to Belfast: the 256a (Goldliner), the 256 (Goldliner), the 153 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 256a, 10 times each weekday — board at Ballynure Main Road and get off at Ulster University Belfast, about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballynure to Belfast?
Between 33 minutes on the 256a and 56 on the 153, 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 Ballynure to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballynure 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.