🚌 Bus from North Down to Belfast
5 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 16:50 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~46 min | 8 | 07:00 | 16:50 | Springhill |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~45 min | 4 | 09:51 | 17:39 | Kilclief Gardens |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~42 min | 2 | 19:34 | 21:04 | Kilclief Gardens |
| 203b | Ulsterbus | ~46 min | 1 | 07:51 | 07:51 | Kilcooley Community Centre |
| 2a | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 1 | 06:31 | 06:31 | Kilclief Gardens |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from North Down to Belfast?
Around 46 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from North Down to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 16:50. Check the route timetable 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.