Bus from Belfast to Antrim
4 direct routes · 40–55 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 19:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Antrim as of 12:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~40 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 07:45 | 19:45 | Laganside Bus Station | Antrim Buscentre | — |
| 120 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 18:00 | Laganside Bus Station | Antrim Buscentre | Cliftonville, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Mallusk & 5 more |
| 573 | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 4 | Saturdays only | 08:20 | 18:15 | Laganside Bus Station | Antrim Buscentre | Cliftonville, Skegoneill, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley & 6 more |
| 219a | Goldliner | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:30 | 17:30 | Laganside Bus Station | Antrim Buscentre | — |
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 218 bus, 120 bus, 573 bus or 219a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Antrim?
4 routes run directly from Belfast to Antrim: the 218 (Goldliner), the 120 (Ulsterbus), the 573 (Ulsterbus), the 219a (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 218, 12 times each weekday — board at Laganside Bus Station and get off at Antrim Buscentre, about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Antrim?
Between 40 minutes on the 218 and 55 on the 120, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Antrim?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Antrim?
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.