🚌 Bus from Belfast to Maghera
2 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 00:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~55 min | 32 | 00:15 | 23:15 | Grand Central Station |
| 246 | Goldliner | ~55 min | 2 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 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 Maghera?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Maghera: the 212 (Goldliner), the 246 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Maghera?
Around 55 minutes on the 212, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Maghera?
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 Maghera?
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.