🚌 Bus from Belfast to Holywood
5 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 7 | 07:20 | 18:00 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 5 | 09:15 | 17:05 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 502a | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 2 | 20:30 | 22:00 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 203a | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 1 | 17:06 | 17:06 | Donegall Square North |
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 Holywood?
5 routes run directly from Belfast to Holywood: the 1 (Ulsterbus), the 2 (Ulsterbus), the 502a (Ulsterbus), the 502b (Ulsterbus), the 203a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Holywood?
Around 21 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Holywood?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Holywood?
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.