Bus from Derry Londonderry to The Cross
6 direct routes · 15–38 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to The Cross as of 11:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 9 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:45 | 17:15 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Fawney Road | Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin & Drumahoe |
| 147 | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:45 | 17:15 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Fawney Road | Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Drumahoe & Killaloo |
| 4a | Foyle Metro | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 17:52 | John Street | Ardkill Road | Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Waterside, Altnagelvin, Tullyally & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 148b, 147a, 4b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 14:15 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Fawney Road | Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin & Drumahoe |
| 147a | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 13:40 | 18:15 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Fawney Road | Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin & Drumahoe |
| 4b | Foyle Metro | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Foyle Street Bus Station | Ardkill Road | Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Tullyally & Ardmore |
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 148 bus, 147 bus, 4a bus or 4b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derry Londonderry to The Cross?
6 routes run directly from Derry Londonderry to The Cross: the 148 (Ulsterbus), the 147 (Ulsterbus), the 4a (Foyle Metro), the 148b (Ulsterbus), the 147a (Ulsterbus), the 4b (Foyle Metro). The most frequent is the 148, 9 times each weekday — board at Foyle Street Bus Station and get off at Fawney Road, about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derry Londonderry to The Cross?
Between 15 minutes on the 148 and 38 on the 4b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Waterside, Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Drumahoe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derry Londonderry to The Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derry Londonderry to The Cross?
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.