Bus from Rathcoole (Northern Ireland) to Belfast
6 direct routes · 19–24 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 22:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rathcoole, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | Metro | ~19 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 6 | 05:19 | 22:29 | Fairyknowe Park | Ulster University Belfast | Bellevue, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse Upper & 2 more |
| 2d | Metro | ~22 min | 27 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 07:26 | 22:18 | Rathcoole Primary School | Ulster University Belfast | Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse Upper, Skegoneill & 1 more |
| 2b | Metro | ~21 min | 19 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 22:02 | Fairyknowe Park | Ulster University Belfast | Bellevue, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse Upper & 2 more |
| 2h | Metro | ~24 min | 8 | weekdays only | 07:14 | 17:34 | Rathcoole Primary School | Ulster University Belfast | Whitehouse, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse Upper, Skegoneill & Duncairn |
| 2e | Metro | ~21 min | 7 | Sat 17 · Sun 12 | 05:58 | 21:57 | Rathcoole Primary School | Ulster University Belfast | Whitehouse, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse Upper, Skegoneill & Duncairn |
| 2f | Metro | ~23 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:20 | 13:19 | Rathcoole Primary School | Ulster University Belfast | Whitehouse, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse Upper, Skegoneill & Duncairn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rathcoole 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 2a bus, 2d bus, 2b bus or 2e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Belfast?
6 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Belfast: the 2a (Metro), the 2d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 2h (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the 2f (Metro). The most frequent is the 2a, 31 times each weekday — board at Fairyknowe Park and get off at Ulster University Belfast, about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Belfast?
Between 19 minutes on the 2a and 24 on the 2h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bellevue, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 22:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathcoole 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.