Bus from Lisburn to Hillsborough (Northern Ireland)
4 direct routes · 12–18 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 20:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hillsborough (Northern Ireland) as of 07:50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325g | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~18 min | 11 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 18:10 | Lisburn Bus Station | Lisburn Street | Sprucefield |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 10 | Sat 7 · Sun 4 | 06:55 | 20:06 | Market Square | Lisburn Street | Sprucefield |
| 26b | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:45 | 17:45 | Lisburn Bus Station | Lisburn Street | Sprucefield |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 2 | weekdays only | 13:00 | 17:08 | Lisburn Bus Station | Lisburn Street | Sprucefield |
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, 26b bus or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lisburn to Hillsborough?
4 routes run directly from Lisburn to Hillsborough: the 325g (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 26b (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 325g, 11 times each weekday — board at Lisburn Bus Station and get off at Lisburn Street, about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lisburn to Hillsborough?
Between 12 minutes on the 38 and 18 on the 325g, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sprucefield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lisburn to Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough?
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.