Bus from Ligoniel to Belfast
2 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 12:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ligoniel, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11e | Metro | ~16 min | 45 | Sat 37 · Sun 10 | 05:25 | 22:40 | Ligoniel Park | Central Library | Ballysillan, Ardoyne, Shankill, Oldpark & Cliftonville |
| 12c | Metro | ~19 min | 21 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 17:34 | Ligoniel Park | Central Library | Ballysillan, Oldpark & Cliftonville |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ligoniel 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 12c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ligoniel to Belfast?
2 routes run directly from Ligoniel to Belfast: the 11e (Metro), the 12c (Metro). The most frequent is the 11e, 45 times each weekday — board at Ligoniel Park and get off at Central Library, about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ligoniel to Belfast?
Around 16 minutes on the 11e, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballysillan, Ardoyne, Shankill, Oldpark and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ligoniel to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:25 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ligoniel 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.