🚌 Bus from Belfast to Portadown
5 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 17:35 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Goldliner | ~45 min | 9 | 07:40 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station |
| 251a | Goldliner | ~50 min | 3 | 10:35 | 17:35 | Grand Central Station |
| 251c | Goldliner | ~45 min | 2 | 18:35 | 20:05 | Grand Central Station |
| 270 | Goldliner | ~40 min | 1 | 15:35 | 15:35 | Grand Central Station |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~40 min | 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 | 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 Portadown?
5 routes run directly from Belfast to Portadown: the 251 (Goldliner), the 251a (Goldliner), the 251c (Goldliner), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Portadown?
Around 45 minutes on the 251, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Portadown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 251) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 17:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Portadown?
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.