🚌 Bus from Derry Londonderry to Belfast
3 direct routes · about 115 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~115 min | 31 | 05:00 | 23:00 | Foyle Street Bus Station |
| X212 | Goldliner | ~100 min | 8 | 06:15 | 15:40 | Foyle Street Bus Station |
| 273 | Goldliner | ~175 min | 2 | 10:50 | 19:00 | Foyle Street Bus Station |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derry Londonderry to Belfast?
3 routes run directly from Derry Londonderry to Belfast: the 212 (Goldliner), the X212 (Goldliner), the 273 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Derry Londonderry to Belfast?
Around 115 minutes on the 212, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derry Londonderry to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 212) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable 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.