Bus from Waterside (Northern Ireland) to The Cross
6 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 17:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to The Cross
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterside, 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 | ~6 min | 9 | 06:52 | 17:22 | Waterside Theatre |
| 147 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 4 | 09:52 | 17:22 | Waterside Theatre |
| 4a | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 3 | 07:16 | 17:56 | Glendermott Road |
| 148b | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 2 | 07:02 | 14:22 | Waterside Theatre |
| 147a | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 2 | 13:47 | 18:22 | Waterside Theatre |
| 4b | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 1 | 16:16 | 16:16 | Glendermott Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterside 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, 147, 4a or 4b.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterside to The Cross?
6 routes run directly from Waterside to The Cross: the 148 (Ulsterbus), the 147 (Ulsterbus), the 4a (Foyle Metro), the 148b (Ulsterbus), the 147a (Ulsterbus), the 4b (Foyle Metro).
How long does the bus take from Waterside to The Cross?
Around 6 minutes on the 148, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterside to The Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 148) leaves around 06:52 and the last around 17:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterside to The Cross?
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.