Bus from Belfast to Larne
3 direct routes · 55–75 min · first bus 08:45, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Larne as of 10:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Goldliner | ~55 min | 8 | Sat 6 · Sun 3 | 16:00 | 22:00 | Laganside Bus Station | Larne Bus Station | Ballynure & Millbrook |
| 256a | Goldliner | ~55 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 3 | 09:00 | 15:00 | Laganside Bus Station | Larne Bus Station | Ballynure & Millbrook |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:45 | 08:45 | Laganside Bus Station | Larne Bus Station | Cliftonville, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue, Glengormley, Newtownabbey & 9 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 256 bus or 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Larne?
3 routes run directly from Belfast to Larne: the 256 (Goldliner), the 256a (Goldliner), the 153 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 256, 8 times each weekday — board at Laganside Bus Station and get off at Larne Bus Station, about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Larne?
Between 55 minutes on the 256 and 75 on the 153, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ballynure, Millbrook on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Larne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:45 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Larne?
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.