🚌 Bus from Holywood to North Down
5 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 07:37, last bus 18:21 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 7 | 07:37 | 18:21 | 331-339 Old Holywood Road |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 5 | 09:36 | 17:26 | 331-339 Old Holywood Road |
| 502a | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 2 | 20:47 | 22:17 | 331-339 Old Holywood Road |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 1 | 18:51 | 18:51 | 331-339 Old Holywood Road |
| 203a | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | 17:26 | 17:26 | Holywood Train Station bus stop |
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 North Down?
5 routes run directly from Holywood to North Down: the 1 (Ulsterbus), the 2 (Ulsterbus), the 502a (Ulsterbus), the 502b (Ulsterbus), the 203a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Holywood to North Down?
Around 15 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Holywood to North Down?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 07:37 and the last around 18:21. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holywood to North Down?
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.