12a Foyle Street to Slievemore Park
Runs in Derry Londonderry. Operated by Foyle Metro. First bus 06:15, last bus 22:02. 108 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:02, last 19:32. 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.
- School terms only — 08:15 towards Slievemore Park, 08:25 towards Slievemore Park, 08:55 towards Slievemore Park, 08:20 towards Foyle Street, 08:40 towards Foyle Street, 09:00 towards Foyle Street
| Stop | 11:29 | 11:49 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 18:50 | 19:20 |
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| Foyle Street | · | · | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 18:50 | · |
| Foyle Street Bus Station | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:20 |
| Quayside Shopping Centre | · | · | 12:21 | 12:51 | 13:21 | 13:51 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 15:21 | 15:51 | 16:21 | 16:51 | 17:21 | 17:51 | 18:21 | 18:51 | 19:21 |
| NW Regional College | · | · | 12:21 | 12:51 | 13:21 | 13:51 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 15:21 | 15:51 | 16:21 | 16:51 | 17:21 | 17:51 | 18:21 | 18:51 | 19:21 |
| Meadowbank Avenue | · | · | 12:24 | 12:54 | 13:24 | 13:54 | 14:24 | 14:54 | 15:24 | 15:54 | 16:24 | 16:54 | 17:24 | 17:54 | 18:24 | 18:54 | 19:24 |
| Messines Park | 11:29 | 11:49 | 12:29 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 13:59 | 14:29 | 14:59 | 15:29 | 15:59 | 16:29 | 16:59 | 17:29 | 17:59 | 18:29 | 18:59 | 19:29 |
| Greenhaw Primary School | 11:30 | 11:50 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 |
| Slievemore Park | 11:32 | 11:52 | 12:32 | 13:02 | 13:32 | 14:02 | 14:32 | 15:02 | 15:32 | 16:02 | 16:32 | 17:02 | 17:32 | 18:02 | 18:32 | 19:02 | 19:32 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 Foyle 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.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Foyle Metro before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Foyle Metro before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 12a
12a towards Slievemore Park
All 14 stops
- Foyle Street Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
- Quayside Shopping Centre Derry Londonderry
- NW Regional College Pennyburn
- UU Magee Aberfoyle Pennyburn
- Meadowbank Avenue Derry Londonderry
- Duncreggan Road Derry Londonderry
- Pennyburn Youth Club The Collon
- Messines Park The Collon
- Maybrook Park The Collon
- Greenhaw Primary School The Collon
- Carnhill Shantallow
- Carnhill Roundabout Shantallow
- Slievemore Park Shantallow
12a towards Foyle Street
All 23 stops
- Slievemore Park Shantallow
- Fergleen Park Shantallow
- Galliagh Park Shantallow
- Elaghmore Park Shantallow
- Cashel Hill Park Shantallow
- Brookdale Park Shantallow
- Fern Park Shantallow
- St Brigid's College Shantallow
- Northside Shantallow
- Bradley's Pass Shantallow
- Drumleck Drive Shantallow
- Shantallow Shops The Collon
- Greenhaw Avenue The Collon
- Belmont The Collon
- Collon Terrace The Collon
- Pennyburn Chapel The Collon
- Fort George Derry Londonderry
- Sainsbury's Derry Londonderry
- Rock Mills Pennyburn
- NW Regional College Derry Londonderry
- Quayside Shopping Centre Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12a bus?
The first 12a departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (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 22:02. 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 Foyle Metro.
Timetable data from Foyle Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.