Bus from Lisburn to Portadown
2 direct routes · about 76 min · first bus 08:09, last bus 21:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portadown as of 08:44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51a | Ulsterbus | ~76 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 17:44 | Longstone Street | High Street | Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & 4 more |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~64 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 19:41 | 21:11 | Market Square | High Street | Knockmore, Blaris, Mazetown, Moira, Waringfield, Magheralin & 4 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 51a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lisburn to Portadown?
2 routes run directly from Lisburn to Portadown: the 51a (Ulsterbus), the 551a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 51a, twice each weekday — board at Longstone Street and get off at High Street, about 76 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lisburn to Portadown?
Around 76 minutes on the 51a, 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 Portadown?
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 Portadown?
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.