🚌 Bus from Bangor to Belfast
6 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 16:45 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 8 | 06:55 | 16:45 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 4 | 09:45 | 17:35 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~46 min | 2 | 19:30 | 21:00 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
| 203a | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 1 | 07:10 | 07:10 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
| 203b | Ulsterbus | ~72 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | Groomsport Road Roundabout |
| 2a | Ulsterbus | ~43 min | 1 | 06:25 | 06:25 | Ballyree Drive |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bangor 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 Bangor to Belfast?
6 routes run directly from Bangor to Belfast: the 1 (Ulsterbus), the 2 (Ulsterbus), the 502b (Ulsterbus), the 203a (Ulsterbus), the 203b (Ulsterbus), the 2a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Bangor to Belfast?
Around 51 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bangor to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 06:55 and the last around 16:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bangor 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.