🚌 Bus from Rathcoole to Belfast
5 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 22:29 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | Metro | ~18 min | 31 | 05:20 | 22:29 | Fairyknowe Park |
| 2d | Metro | ~24 min | 27 | 07:26 | 22:16 | Braden Glen |
| 2f | Metro | ~32 min | 8 | 09:09 | 16:12 | Tulleevin Walk |
| 2e | Metro | ~22 min | 7 | 05:56 | 21:55 | Braden Glen |
| 2h | Metro | ~31 min | 6 | 07:06 | 17:25 | Tulleevin Walk |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Belfast?
5 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Belfast: the 2a (Metro), the 2d (Metro), the 2f (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the 2h (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Belfast?
Around 18 minutes on the 2a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2a) leaves around 05:20 and the last around 22:29. Check the route timetable 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.