🚌 Bus from Newcastle to Belfast
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 22:45, last bus 22:45 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 1 | 22:45 | 22:45 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By |
| 237 | Goldliner | ~73 min | 1 | 19:45 | 19:45 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Belfast?
2 routes run directly from Newcastle to Belfast: the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 237 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Belfast?
Around 75 minutes on the 520, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 520) leaves around 22:45 and the last around 22:45. Check the route timetable 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.