Bus from Belfast to Derry Londonderry
4 direct routes · 105–185 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Derry Londonderry as of 15:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~120 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 16 | 06:30 | 23:15 | Grand Central Station | Foyle Street Bus Station | Toomebridge, Castledawson, Maghera, Dungiven, Claudy, Drumahoe & 1 more |
| 273 | Goldliner | ~185 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 07:35 | 19:50 | Grand Central Station | Foyle Street Bus Station | Lurgan, Tamnamore, Moygashel, Dungannon, Ballygawley, Gortaclare & 6 more |
| x212 | Goldliner | ~105 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 18:15 | Grand Central Station | Foyle Street Bus Station | Drumahoe & Altnagelvin |
| x273 | Goldliner | ~165 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Grand Central Station | Foyle Street Bus Station | Ballygawley, Gortaclare, Omagh, Knockmoyle, Newtownstewart, Victoria Bridge & 7 more |
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 212 bus or 273 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 212, 30 times each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Foyle Street Bus Station, about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Derry Londonderry?
Between 105 minutes on the x212 and 185 on the 273, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Toomebridge, Castledawson, Maghera, Dungiven and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Derry Londonderry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables 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.