Bus from Waterside (Northern Ireland) to The Cross
6 direct routes · 8–32 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 18:22 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 13:12, last bus 17:17.
Next buses to The Cross as of 11:37
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 | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 9 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:52 | 17:22 | Waterside Theatre | Fawney Road | Clooney Park, Altnagelvin & Drumahoe |
| 147 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:52 | 17:22 | Waterside Theatre | Fawney Road | Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Drumahoe & Killaloo |
| 4a | Foyle Metro | ~22 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:16 | 17:56 | Waterside Theatre | Ardkill Road | Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Tullyally & Ardmore |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 148b, 147a, 4b
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148b | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:02 | 14:22 | Waterside Theatre | Fawney Road | Clooney Park, Altnagelvin & Drumahoe |
| 147a | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 2 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 13:47 | 18:22 | Waterside Theatre | Fawney Road | Clooney Park, Altnagelvin & Drumahoe |
| 4b | Foyle Metro | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:16 | 16:16 | Waterside Theatre | Ardkill Road | Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Tullyally & Ardmore |
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 148 bus, 147 bus, 4a bus or 4b bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 148, 9 times each weekday — board at Waterside Theatre and get off at Fawney Road, about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterside to The Cross?
Between 8 minutes on the 148 and 32 on the 4b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Clooney Park, Altnagelvin, Drumahoe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterside to The Cross?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 18:22. Check the route timetables 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.