Bus from Willowfield to North Down
4 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 07:23, last bus 22:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to North Down as of 07:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Willowfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:23 | 18:06 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Orchardville Avenue | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Strandtown, Sydenham, Belmont & 5 more |
| 2 | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:21 | 17:11 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Clandeboye Estate | Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Strandtown, Sydenham, Belmont, Knocknagoney & 5 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 502a, 502b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502a | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 3 | 20:33 | 22:03 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Orchardville Avenue | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Strandtown, Sydenham, Belmont & 5 more |
| 502b | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:36 | 18:36 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Clandeboye Estate | Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Strandtown, Sydenham, Belmont, Knocknagoney & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Willowfield 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 1 bus, 2 bus, 502a bus or 502b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Willowfield to North Down?
4 routes run directly from Willowfield to North Down: the 1 (Ulsterbus), the 2 (Ulsterbus), the 502a (Ulsterbus), the 502b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 1, 7 times each weekday — board at Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) and get off at Orchardville Avenue, about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Willowfield to North Down?
Around 36 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Strandtown and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Willowfield to North Down?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:23 and the last around 22:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Willowfield to North Down?
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.