Bus from Larne to Belfast
3 direct routes · 53–72 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 19:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Larne, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256a | Goldliner | ~53 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 3 | 06:50 | 19:10 | Larne Bus Station | Ulster University Belfast | Millbrook, Ballynure & Duncrue |
| 256 | Goldliner | ~53 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 06:30 | 09:00 | Larne Bus Station | Ulster University Belfast | Millbrook, Ballynure & Duncrue |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~72 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Larne Bus Station | Laganside Bus Station | Millbrook, Kilwaughter, Headwood, Ballynure, Ballyeaston, Ballyclare & 10 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Larne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 256 bus or 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Larne to Belfast?
3 routes run directly from Larne to Belfast: the 256a (Goldliner), the 256 (Goldliner), the 153 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 256a, 10 times each weekday — board at Larne Bus Station and get off at Ulster University Belfast, about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Larne to Belfast?
Between 53 minutes on the 256a and 72 on the 153, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Millbrook, Ballynure, Duncrue on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Larne to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 19:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Larne 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.