Bus from North Down to Belfast
5 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 21:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 05:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in North Down, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~49 min | 8 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 16:51 | Orchardville Avenue | Laganside Bus Station | Crawfordsburn, Seahill, Cultra, Holywood, Knocknagoney, Belmont & 6 more |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:54 | 17:41 | Ballyquinton Gardens | Laganside Bus Station | Crawfordsburn, Helens Bay, Seahill, Cultra, Holywood, Knocknagoney & 7 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 502b, 203b, 2a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 19:36 | 21:06 | Ballyquinton Gardens | Laganside Bus Station | Crawfordsburn, Helens Bay, Seahill, Cultra, Holywood, Knocknagoney & 7 more |
| 203b | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | Ballyquinton Gardens | May Street St George's Market | Holywood |
| 2a | Ulsterbus | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:33 | 06:33 | Ballyquinton Gardens | Laganside Bus Station | Crawfordsburn, Helens Bay, Seahill, Cultra, Holywood, Knocknagoney & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in North Down 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 1 bus, 2 bus, 502b bus or 2a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from North Down to Belfast?
5 routes run directly from North Down to Belfast: the 1 (Ulsterbus), the 2 (Ulsterbus), the 502b (Ulsterbus), the 203b (Ulsterbus), the 2a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 1, 8 times each weekday — board at Orchardville Avenue and get off at Laganside Bus Station, about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North Down to Belfast?
Around 49 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Crawfordsburn, Seahill, Cultra, Holywood and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from North Down to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:33 and the last around 21:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North Down 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.