🚌 Bus from Hillsborough to Banbridge
3 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 00:15, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | Goldliner | ~21 min | 26 | 00:15 | 23:15 | Hillsborough War Memorial |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~26 min | 8 | 07:06 | 20:16 | Carnreagh Road |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 1 | 17:17 | 17:17 | Harrys Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough to Banbridge?
3 routes run directly from Hillsborough to Banbridge: the 238 (Goldliner), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Hillsborough to Banbridge?
Around 21 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hillsborough to Banbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 238) leaves around 00:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hillsborough to Banbridge?
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.