🚌 Bus from Hillsborough to Belfast
4 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 09:07, last bus 22:07 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | Goldliner | ~28 min | 21 | 09:07 | 22:07 | Hillsborough War Memorial |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~65 min | 1 | 07:58 | 07:58 | 65-68 Dromore Road |
| 651a | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | Hillsborough War Memorial |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~59 min | 1 | 15:11 | 15:11 | Park Street |
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 Belfast?
4 routes run directly from Hillsborough to Belfast: the 238 (Goldliner), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 651a (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Hillsborough to Belfast?
Around 28 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hillsborough to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 238) leaves around 09:07 and the last around 22:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hillsborough 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.