Bus from Belfast to Lurgan
17 direct routes · 25–85 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lurgan as of 06:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 5 | 07:35 | 19:50 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 261 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 10 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 09:20 | 19:20 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 251 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 9 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~85 min | 8 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 09:35 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station | Market Street | Botanic, Belfast City Hospital, Windsor, Balmoral, Finaghy, Dunmurry & 12 more |
| 209 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 3 | weekdays only | 12:05 | 18:10 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 273b | Goldliner | ~25 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 13:35 | 22:00 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 209b | Goldliner | ~30 min | 3 | weekends only | 11:00 | 18:10 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 251a | Goldliner | ~35 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 10:35 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | Sprucefield |
9 occasional services — once or twice a day · 261d, 250, 551a, 251c, 250b, 261b, 270, 271, 551b
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261d | Goldliner | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 3 | 16:50 | 17:30 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 250 | Goldliner | ~42 min | 2 | weekdays only | 11:05 | 14:05 | Grand Central Station | Market Street | Moira, Magheralin & Dollingstown |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~67 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 19:10 | 20:40 | Grand Central Station | Market Street | Botanic, Belfast City Hospital, Windsor, Balmoral, Finaghy, Dunmurry & 12 more |
| 251c | Goldliner | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 18:35 | 20:05 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 250b | Goldliner | ~54 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:45 | 17:45 | Grand Central Station | Market Street | Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & Dollingstown |
| 261b | Goldliner | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:45 | 13:45 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | Sprucefield & Blaris |
| 270 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:35 | 15:35 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 09:05 | Grand Central Station | Loughview Park & Ride | — |
| 551b | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:10 | 18:10 | Grand Central Station | Market Street | Botanic, Belfast City Hospital, Windsor, Balmoral, Finaghy, Dunmurry & 12 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 273 bus, 261 bus, 251 bus, 551 bus, 209 bus, 250 bus, 270 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Lurgan?
17 routes run directly from Belfast to Lurgan: the 273 (Goldliner), the 261 (Goldliner), the 251 (Goldliner), the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 209 (Goldliner), the 273b (Goldliner), the 209b (Goldliner), the 251a (Goldliner), the 261d (Goldliner), the 250 (Goldliner), the 551a (Ulsterbus), the 251c (Goldliner), the 250b (Goldliner), the 261b (Goldliner), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner), the 551b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 273, 11 times each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Loughview Park & Ride, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Lurgan?
Between 25 minutes on the 273b and 85 on the 551, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Lurgan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Lurgan?
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.