Bus from Craigavon to Belfast
4 direct routes · 55–95 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Craigavon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~95 min | 9 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 06:35 | 16:15 | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Grand Central Station | Lurgan, Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield, Moira, Mazetown & 15 more |
| 250 | Goldliner | ~55 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:05 | 16:40 | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Grand Central Station | Lurgan, Dollingstown, Magheralin, Moira & The Village |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 551a, 250b
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~90 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 17:30 | 18:25 | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Grand Central Station | Lurgan, Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield, Moira, Mazetown & 15 more |
| 250b | Goldliner | ~68 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:57 | 06:57 | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Grand Central Station | Lurgan, Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield, Moira & The Village |
Times are for the first boarding point in Craigavon 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 551 bus or 250 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Craigavon to Belfast?
4 routes run directly from Craigavon to Belfast: the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 250 (Goldliner), the 551a (Ulsterbus), the 250b (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 551, 9 times each weekday — board at Rushmere Shopping Centre and get off at Grand Central Station, about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Craigavon to Belfast?
Between 55 minutes on the 250 and 95 on the 551, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lurgan, Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Craigavon to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Craigavon 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.