Bus from Belfast to Altnagelvin
2 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Altnagelvin as of 09:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~110 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 16 | 06:30 | 23:15 | Grand Central Station | Harberton Park | Toomebridge, Castledawson, Maghera, Dungiven, Claudy & Drumahoe |
| x212 | Goldliner | ~95 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 18:15 | Grand Central Station | Harberton Park | Drumahoe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast 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 212 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Altnagelvin?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Altnagelvin: the 212 (Goldliner), the x212 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 212, 30 times each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Harberton Park, about 110 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Altnagelvin?
Around 110 minutes on the 212, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Toomebridge, Castledawson, Maghera, Dungiven and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Altnagelvin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Altnagelvin?
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.