Bus from Coleraine to Belfast
1 direct route · about 101 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Coleraine, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Goldliner | ~101 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 8 | 05:45 | 17:45 | Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | Ulster University Belfast | Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Ballee, Dunsilly, Antrim & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Coleraine 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 218 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Coleraine to Belfast?
The 218 (Goldliner) runs directly from Coleraine to Belfast. Board at Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre and get off at Ulster University Belfast; the journey takes about 101 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Coleraine to Belfast?
Around 101 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballymoney, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Ballee and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Coleraine to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Coleraine 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.