Bus from Lurgan to Belfast
15 direct routes · 25–78 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 21:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lurgan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 11 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 09:15 | 21:25 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
| 261 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 11 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 07:55 | 17:45 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
| 251 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 10 | Sun 1 · no Saturday buses | 06:50 | 17:40 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~78 min | 10 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 06:52 | 16:32 | Market Street | Grand Central Station | Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield, Moira, Mazetown, Blaris & 14 more |
| 261d | Goldliner | ~40 min | 5 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 07:35 | 16:00 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
| 251a | Goldliner | ~40 min | 5 | Saturdays only | 08:10 | 17:40 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | Sprucefield & The Village |
| 209 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:55 | 17:20 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | — |
| 250 | Goldliner | ~45 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:15 | 16:50 | Market Street | Grand Central Station | Dollingstown, Magheralin, Moira & The Village |
| 209b | Goldliner | ~35 min | 3 | weekends only | 10:20 | 17:20 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 273b, 551a, 250b, 261b, 270, 271
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273b | Goldliner | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 10:15 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~73 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 17:47 | 18:40 | Market Street | Grand Central Station | Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield, Moira, Mazetown, Blaris & 14 more |
| 250b | Goldliner | ~55 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 07:10 | Market Street | Grand Central Station | Dollingstown, Magheralin, Waringfield, Moira & The Village |
| 261b | Goldliner | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:00 | 10:00 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | Blaris & Sprucefield |
| 270 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 14:40 | 14:40 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
| 271 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:10 | 19:10 | Loughview Park & Ride | Grand Central Station | The Village |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lurgan 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 273 bus, 261 bus, 251 bus, 551 bus, 209 bus, 250 bus, 270 bus or 271 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lurgan to Belfast?
15 routes run directly from Lurgan to Belfast: the 273 (Goldliner), the 261 (Goldliner), the 251 (Goldliner), the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 261d (Goldliner), the 251a (Goldliner), the 209 (Goldliner), the 250 (Goldliner), the 209b (Goldliner), the 273b (Goldliner), the 551a (Ulsterbus), the 250b (Goldliner), the 261b (Goldliner), the 270 (Goldliner), the 271 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 273, 11 times each weekday — board at Loughview Park & Ride and get off at Grand Central Station, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lurgan to Belfast?
Between 25 minutes on the 271 and 78 on the 551, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at The Village on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lurgan to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lurgan 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.