🚌 Bus from Belfast to Ballynahinch
5 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 8 | 09:00 | 18:35 | Adelaide Street |
| 237a | Goldliner | ~34 min | 3 | 16:35 | 17:30 | Grand Central Station |
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 1 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Grand Central Station |
| 237 | Goldliner | ~42 min | 1 | 09:10 | 09:10 | Grand Central Station |
| 518a | Ulsterbus | ~59 min | 1 | 08:15 | 08:15 | Grand Central Station |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Ballynahinch?
5 routes run directly from Belfast to Ballynahinch: the 652 (Ulsterbus), the 237a (Goldliner), the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 237 (Goldliner), the 518a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Ballynahinch?
Around 51 minutes on the 652, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Ballynahinch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 652) leaves around 09:00 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Ballynahinch?
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.