Bus from Lisburn to Craigavon
4 direct routes · about 62 min · first bus 08:09, last bus 21:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Craigavon as of 12:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~62 min | 8 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 09:08 | 18:18 | Market Square | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & 2 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 51a, 551a, 551b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51a | Ulsterbus | ~61 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 17:44 | Longstone Street | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & 2 more |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 19:41 | 21:11 | Market Square | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & 2 more |
| 551b | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:48 | 18:48 | Market Square | Rushmere Shopping Centre | Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & 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 551 bus or 51a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lisburn to Craigavon?
4 routes run directly from Lisburn to Craigavon: the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 51a (Ulsterbus), the 551a (Ulsterbus), the 551b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 551, 8 times each weekday — board at Market Square and get off at Rushmere Shopping Centre, about 62 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lisburn to Craigavon?
Around 62 minutes on the 551, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lisburn to Craigavon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:09 and the last around 21:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lisburn to Craigavon?
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.