Bus from The Cross to Waterside (Northern Ireland)
7 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 17:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Waterside (Northern Ireland)
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in The Cross, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 9 | 07:32 | 17:42 | Belfray Country Inn |
| 4a | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 3 | 13:38 | 18:37 | Ardkill Road |
| 147a | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 3 | 10:11 | 13:11 | Fawney Road |
| 148b | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 2 | 08:11 | 11:11 | Fawney Road |
| 147 | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 1 | 17:27 | 17:27 | Belfray Country Inn |
| 4b | Foyle Metro | ~21 min | 1 | 07:52 | 07:52 | Ardkill Road |
| 147b | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 1 | 08:13 | 08:13 | Fawney Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in The Cross 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 service numbered 148, 4a, 147 or 4b.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from The Cross to Waterside?
7 routes run directly from The Cross to Waterside: the 148 (Ulsterbus), the 4a (Foyle Metro), the 147a (Ulsterbus), the 148b (Ulsterbus), the 147 (Ulsterbus), the 4b (Foyle Metro), the 147b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from The Cross to Waterside?
Around 12 minutes on the 148, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from The Cross to Waterside?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 148) leaves around 07:32 and the last around 17:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from The Cross to Waterside?
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.