Bus from Belfast to Armagh
5 direct routes · about 73 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 20:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Armagh as of 08:21
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Goldliner | ~73 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station | Armagh Bus Station | Lurgan, Portadown & Richhill |
| 251a | Goldliner | ~73 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 10:35 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station | Tower Hill | Sprucefield, Lurgan, Portadown & Richhill |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 251c, 270, 271
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251c | Goldliner | ~75 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 18:35 | 20:05 | Grand Central Station | Lonsdale Road | Lurgan, Portadown, Drumnasoo, Kilmore & Richhill |
| 270 | Goldliner | ~70 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:35 | 15:35 | Grand Central Station | Armagh Bus Station | Lurgan, Portadown & Richhill |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~70 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 09:05 | Grand Central Station | Armagh Bus Station | Lurgan, Portadown & Richhill |
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 251 bus, 270 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Armagh?
5 routes run directly from Belfast to Armagh: the 251 (Goldliner), the 251a (Goldliner), the 251c (Goldliner), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 251, 9 times each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Armagh Bus Station, about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Armagh?
Around 73 minutes on the 251, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lurgan, Portadown, Richhill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Armagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 20:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Armagh?
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.