Bus from Castledawson to Belfast
2 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 22:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 10:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castledawson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~55 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 15 | 06:00 | 22:00 | Castledawson Park & Ride | North Street | Toomebridge & Duncrue |
| 246 | Goldliner | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 07:10 | Castledawson Park & Ride | North Street | Toomebridge & Duncrue |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castledawson 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 212 bus or 246 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castledawson to Belfast?
2 routes run directly from Castledawson to Belfast: the 212 (Goldliner), the 246 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 212, 31 times each weekday — board at Castledawson Park & Ride and get off at North Street, about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castledawson to Belfast?
Around 55 minutes on the 212, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Toomebridge, Duncrue on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castledawson to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castledawson to Belfast?
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.