🚌 Bus from Belfast to Rathcoole
5 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 22:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d | Metro | ~27 min | 25 | 07:40 | 22:00 | Donegall Place |
| 2b | Metro | ~27 min | 20 | 06:30 | 20:45 | Donegall Place |
| 2f | Metro | ~28 min | 7 | 08:48 | 14:48 | Donegall Place |
| 2e | Metro | ~24 min | 7 | 07:10 | 22:45 | Donegall Place |
| 2h | Metro | ~29 min | 5 | 15:31 | 18:05 | Donegall Place |
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 Rathcoole?
5 routes run directly from Belfast to Rathcoole: the 2d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 2f (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the 2h (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Rathcoole?
Around 27 minutes on the 2d, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Rathcoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2d) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Rathcoole?
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.