🚌 Bus from Cliftonville to Monkstown
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 21:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Metro | ~30 min | 28 | 05:16 | 21:30 | Lincoln Avenue |
| 1c | Metro | ~33 min | 9 | 07:18 | 23:08 | Lincoln Avenue |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cliftonville 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 Cliftonville to Monkstown?
2 routes run directly from Cliftonville to Monkstown: the 1a (Metro), the 1c (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Cliftonville to Monkstown?
Around 30 minutes on the 1a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cliftonville to Monkstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1a) leaves around 05:16 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cliftonville to Monkstown?
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.