🚌 Bus from Belfast to Banbridge
3 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 00:00, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | Goldliner | ~43 min | 26 | 00:00 | 23:00 | Grand Central Station |
| X1 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 20 | 01:00 | 23:00 | Grand Central Station |
| 238b | Goldliner | ~35 min | 5 | 16:15 | 17:45 | 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 Banbridge?
3 routes run directly from Belfast to Banbridge: the 238 (Goldliner), the X1 (Goldliner), the 238b (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Banbridge?
Around 43 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Banbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 238) leaves around 00:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Banbridge?
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.