Bus from Derry Londonderry to Belfast
3 direct routes · 100–175 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 21:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 12:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Derry Londonderry, 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 | ~115 min | 29 | Sat 28 · Sun 14 | 05:00 | 21:00 | Foyle Street Bus Station | North Street | Altnagelvin, Drumahoe, Claudy, Dungiven, Maghera, Castledawson & 2 more |
| 273 | Goldliner | ~175 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 6 | 06:50 | 19:00 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Prehen Park, New Buildings, Magheramason, Bready, Ballymagorry, Strabane & 11 more |
| x212 | Goldliner | ~100 min | 8 | weekdays only | 06:15 | 15:40 | Foyle Street Bus Station | North Street | Altnagelvin, Drumahoe & Duncrue |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derry Londonderry 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 273 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derry Londonderry to Belfast?
3 routes run directly from Derry Londonderry to Belfast: the 212 (Goldliner), the 273 (Goldliner), the x212 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 212, 29 times each weekday — board at Foyle Street Bus Station and get off at North Street, about 115 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derry Londonderry to Belfast?
Between 100 minutes on the x212 and 175 on the 273, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Altnagelvin, Drumahoe, Claudy, Dungiven and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derry Londonderry to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derry Londonderry 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.