12a Belfast to Ballysillan via Cliftonville, Oldpark
Operated by Metro. First bus 06:30, last bus 23:00. 65 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 12a? 12 other bus routes are numbered 12a elsewhere in the UK — see every 12a bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:12 | 07:32 | 07:52 | 08:22 | 08:44 | 09:08 | 09:38 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:08 | 13:38 | 14:08 | 14:38 | 15:08 | 15:38 | 16:08 | 16:38 | 17:06 | 17:40 | 18:55 | 19:25 | 19:55 | 20:25 | 20:55 | 21:20 | 21:50 | 22:20 | 23:00 |
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| Donegall Square North | 07:12 | 07:32 | 07:52 | 08:22 | 08:44 | 09:08 | 09:38 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:08 | 13:38 | 14:08 | 14:38 | 15:08 | 15:38 | 16:08 | 16:38 | 17:06 | 17:40 | 18:55 | 19:25 | 19:55 | 20:25 | 20:55 | 21:20 | 21:50 | 22:20 | 23:00 |
| Carlisle Circus Clifton Street | 07:19 | 07:40 | 08:00 | 08:32 | 08:54 | 09:18 | 09:48 | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | 15:18 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:18 | 17:52 | 19:03 | 19:33 | 20:03 | 20:33 | 21:03 | 21:27 | 21:57 | 22:27 | 23:07 |
| Belfast Royal Academy | 07:22 | 07:43 | 08:03 | 08:35 | 08:57 | 09:21 | 09:51 | 10:21 | 10:51 | 11:21 | 11:51 | 12:21 | 12:51 | 13:21 | 13:51 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 15:22 | 15:54 | 16:24 | 16:54 | 17:22 | 17:55 | 19:06 | 19:36 | 20:06 | 20:36 | 21:06 | 21:29 | 21:59 | 22:29 | 23:09 |
| Cliftonville Circus | 07:25 | 07:46 | 08:06 | 08:38 | 09:00 | 09:24 | 09:54 | 10:24 | 10:54 | 11:24 | 11:54 | 12:24 | 12:54 | 13:24 | 13:54 | 14:25 | 14:55 | 15:27 | 15:59 | 16:29 | 16:59 | 17:27 | 17:58 | 19:09 | 19:39 | 20:09 | 20:39 | 21:09 | 21:32 | 22:02 | 22:32 | 23:12 |
| Joanmount Park | 07:27 | 07:48 | 08:09 | 08:41 | 09:03 | 09:27 | 09:57 | 10:27 | 10:57 | 11:27 | 11:57 | 12:27 | 12:57 | 13:27 | 13:57 | 14:27 | 14:57 | 15:29 | 16:01 | 16:31 | 17:01 | 17:29 | 18:01 | 19:11 | 19:41 | 20:11 | 20:41 | 21:11 | 21:33 | 22:03 | 22:33 | 23:13 |
| Carr's Glen | 07:30 | 07:51 | 08:13 | 08:45 | 09:07 | 09:31 | 10:01 | 10:31 | 11:01 | 11:31 | 12:01 | 12:31 | 13:01 | 13:31 | 14:01 | 14:31 | 15:01 | 15:33 | 16:05 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:33 | 18:05 | 19:14 | 19:44 | 20:14 | 20:44 | 21:14 | 21:36 | 22:06 | 22:36 | 23:16 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Metro before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 12a
12a towards Ballysillan
All 26 stops
- Donegall Square North Belfast
- Victoria Square Victoria Street Belfast
- Central Library Belfast
- Donegall Street Belfast
- Clifton House Belfast
- Carlisle Circus Clifton Street Cliftonville
- Carlisle Circus Antrim Road Cliftonville
- Lincoln Avenue Cliftonville
- Kane Cottage Cliftonville
- New Lodge Road Cliftonville
- Shalom House Cliftonville
- Belfast Royal Academy Cliftonville
- Manor Street Cliftonville
- Glenard Brook Cliftonville
- Elimgrove Street Cliftonville
- Knutsford Drive Oldpark
- Kingsmere Avenue Oldpark
- Cliftonville Circus Oldpark
- Dunkeld Gardens Oldpark
- Deerpark Road Oldpark
- Joanmount Park Ardoyne
- Oldpark Shops Ballysillan
- Formby Park Ballysillan
- Ballysillan Road Ballysillan
- Carr's Glen Ballysillan
- Carr's Glen Ballysillan
12a towards Belfast
All 23 stops
- Carr's Glen Ballysillan
- Wallasey Park Ballysillan
- Formby Park Ballysillan
- Oldpark Shops Ballysillan
- Carr's Glen Primary School Oldpark
- Deerpark Road Oldpark
- Dunkeld Gardens Oldpark
- Cliftonville Circus Oldpark
- Kelvin Parade Oldpark
- Cardigan Drive Cliftonville
- Chestnut Gardens Cliftonville
- Glenard Brook Cliftonville
- Manor Street Cliftonville
- Belfast Royal Academy Cliftonville
- New Lodge Road Cliftonville
- Dawson Street Cliftonville
- Carlisle Circus Antrim Road Cliftonville
- Carlisle Circus Clifton Street Cliftonville
- Clifton House Belfast
- Donegall Street Belfast
- Central Library Belfast
- CastleCourt Belfast
- CastleCourt Belfast
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12a bus?
The first 12a departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12a bus?
The last 12a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 12a. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 12a bus?
The 12a is operated by Metro.
Timetable data from Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.