Bus from Newcastle (Northern Ireland) to Belfast
2 direct routes · about 78 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 10:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~78 min | 11 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 05:50 | 21:45 | Newcastle Primary School | Bedford Street | Dundrum, Clough, Seaforde, Loughinisland, Drumaness, Ballynahinch & 13 more |
| 237 | Goldliner | ~71 min | 8 | Sat 6 · Sun 5 | 06:20 | 17:00 | Newcastle Bus Station | Bedford Street | Dundrum, Clough, Seaforde, Drumaness, Ballynahinch, Rosetta & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle 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 520 bus or 237 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Belfast?
2 routes run directly from Newcastle to Belfast: the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 237 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 520, 11 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Primary School and get off at Bedford Street, about 78 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Belfast?
Around 78 minutes on the 520, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dundrum, Clough, Seaforde, Loughinisland and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle 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.