🚌 Bus from Belfast to Derry Londonderry
4 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 00:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~120 min | 32 | 00:15 | 23:15 | Grand Central Station |
| 273 | Goldliner | ~183 min | 11 | 07:35 | 19:50 | Grand Central Station |
| X212 | Goldliner | ~105 min | 1 | 16:20 | 16:20 | Grand Central Station |
| X273 | Goldliner | ~165 min | 1 | 16:50 | 16:50 | 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 Derry Londonderry?
4 routes run directly from Belfast to Derry Londonderry: the 212 (Goldliner), the 273 (Goldliner), the X212 (Goldliner), the X273 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Derry Londonderry?
Around 120 minutes on the 212, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Derry Londonderry?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 212) leaves around 00:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Derry Londonderry?
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.