🚌 Bus from Holywood to Belfast
5 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 07:18, last bus 17:08 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 8 | 07:18 | 17:08 | Priory |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 4 | 10:09 | 17:54 | Johnny The Jig |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 2 | 19:49 | 21:19 | Johnny The Jig |
| 203b | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 | Redburn Square |
| 2a | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | 06:44 | 06:44 | Johnny The Jig |
Times are for the first boarding point in Holywood 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 Holywood to Belfast?
5 routes run directly from Holywood to Belfast: the 1 (Ulsterbus), the 2 (Ulsterbus), the 502b (Ulsterbus), the 203b (Ulsterbus), the 2a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Holywood to Belfast?
Around 28 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Holywood to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 07:18 and the last around 17:08. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holywood 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.