Bus from Belfast to Rathcoole (Northern Ireland)
6 direct routes · 24–31 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathcoole (Northern Ireland) as of 09:46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | Metro | ~24 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 7 | 05:45 | 23:01 | Victoria Square Victoria Street | Fairyknowe Park | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle & 2 more |
| 2d | Metro | ~29 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 11 | 07:41 | 22:01 | Victoria Square Victoria Street | Rathcoole Primary School | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle & 1 more |
| 2b | Metro | ~28 min | 21 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 20:46 | Victoria Square Victoria Street | Fairyknowe Park | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle & 2 more |
| 2e | Metro | ~26 min | 7 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 07:11 | 22:46 | Victoria Square Victoria Street | Rathcoole Primary School | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & Whitehouse |
| 2h | Metro | ~31 min | 7 | weekdays only | 13:34 | 18:06 | Victoria Square Victoria Street | Rathcoole Primary School | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & Whitehouse |
| 2f | Metro | ~29 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:49 | 12:49 | Victoria Square Victoria Street | Rathcoole Primary School | Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & Whitehouse |
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 2a bus, 2d bus, 2b bus or 2e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Rathcoole?
6 routes run directly from Belfast to Rathcoole: the 2a (Metro), the 2d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the 2h (Metro), the 2f (Metro). The most frequent is the 2a, 29 times each weekday — board at Victoria Square Victoria Street and get off at Fairyknowe Park, about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Rathcoole?
Between 24 minutes on the 2a and 31 on the 2h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Duncairn, Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Rathcoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:01. Check the route timetables 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.