Bus from Belfast to Coleraine
2 direct routes · about 110 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 19:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Coleraine as of 12:46
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 | ~110 min | 11 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 07:45 | 19:45 | Laganside Bus Station | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Antrim, Dunsilly, Ballee, Ballymena, Cloughmills & Ballymoney |
| 218a | Goldliner | ~100 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 17:45 | Laganside Bus Station | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Dunsilly, Ballee, Ballymena, Cloughmills & Ballymoney |
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 timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Coleraine?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Coleraine: the 218 (Goldliner), the 218a (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 218, 11 times each weekday — board at Laganside Bus Station and get off at Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre, about 110 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Coleraine?
Around 110 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Antrim, Dunsilly, Ballee, Ballymena and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Coleraine?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 19:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Coleraine?
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.