🚌 Bus from Holywood to Sydenham
4 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 10:09, last bus 17:54 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 4 | 10:09 | 17:54 | Johnny The Jig |
| EB4 | Metro | ~20 min | 4 | 09:35 | 15:30 | Palace Barracks |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 2 | 19:49 | 21:19 | Johnny The Jig |
| 2a | Ulsterbus | ~18 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 Sydenham?
4 routes run directly from Holywood to Sydenham: the 2 (Ulsterbus), the EB4 (Metro), the 502b (Ulsterbus), the 2a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Holywood to Sydenham?
Around 20 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Holywood to Sydenham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2) leaves around 10:09 and the last around 17:54. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Holywood to Sydenham?
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.