Bus from Lisburn to Banbridge
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 20:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Banbridge as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lisburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 9 | Sat 7 · Sun 4 | 06:55 | 20:06 | Market Square | Church Square | Sprucefield, Hillsborough, Listullycurran, Tullymacarath, Dromore, Gowdystown & 2 more |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 13:00 | 17:08 | Lisburn Bus Station | Church Square | Sprucefield, Hillsborough, Listullycurran, Tullymacarath, Dromore, Gowdystown & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lisburn 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 538 bus or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lisburn to Banbridge?
2 routes run directly from Lisburn to Banbridge: the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 538, 9 times each weekday — board at Market Square and get off at Church Square, about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lisburn to Banbridge?
Around 40 minutes on the 538, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sprucefield, Hillsborough, Listullycurran, Tullymacarath and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lisburn to Banbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 20:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lisburn to Banbridge?
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.