Bus from Lisburn to Belfast
14 direct routes · 34–75 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 22:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 03:53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 10 | Sat 3 · Sun 8 | 07:01 | 22:06 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~41 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 3 | 07:16 | 20:16 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~39 min | 10 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 07:32 | 17:17 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 17:15 | Lisburn Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Hillhall, Drumbeg, Upper Malone, Malone, Queens University & Botanic |
| 530a | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 17:45 | Lisburn Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook & 10 more |
| 103 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:55 | 17:05 | Lisburn Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 532 | Ulsterbus | ~45 min | 3 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 14:15 | Lisburn Bus Station | Queen Street | Harmony Hill, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook & 6 more |
| 532a | Ulsterbus | ~55 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:35 | 17:15 | Lisburn Bus Station | Queen Street | Harmony Hill, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook & 6 more |
| 530 | Ulsterbus | ~45 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 13:15 | Lisburn Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook & 10 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 525, 38, 551a, 24a, 22b
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 08:03 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 2 | weekdays only | 11:31 | 15:31 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 18:26 | 19:16 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, Finaghy & 6 more |
| 24a | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 11:45 | 11:45 | Lisburn Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Tullynacross, Derriaghy, Tullynacross, Drumbeg & 8 more |
| 22b | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | Lisburn Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Tullynacross, Derriaghy, Tullynacross, Drumbeg & 8 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 523 bus, 538 bus, 551 bus, 524 bus, 103 bus, 532 bus, 530 bus or 525 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lisburn to Belfast?
14 routes run directly from Lisburn to Belfast: the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 530a (Ulsterbus), the 103 (Ulsterbus), the 532 (Ulsterbus), the 532a (Ulsterbus), the 530 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus), the 551a (Ulsterbus), the 24a (Ulsterbus), the 22b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 523, 10 times each weekday — board at Lisburn Train Station bus stop and get off at Grand Central Station, about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lisburn to Belfast?
Between 34 minutes on the 551a and 75 on the 22b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lisburn to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 22:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lisburn 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.