218a Belfast to Coleraine via Ballymena, Ballymoney
Operated by Goldliner. First bus 16:45, last bus 17:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
| Stop | 16:45 | 17:45 |
|---|---|---|
| Laganside Bus Station | 16:45 | 17:45 |
| Bridge Street | 16:50 | 17:50 |
| Dunsilly Park & Ride | 17:23 | 18:23 |
| Ballee Park & Ride | 17:35 | 18:35 |
| Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| Drumadoon P&R Roundabout | 17:57 | 18:57 |
| Charles Street | 18:12 | 19:12 |
| Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre | 18:25 | 19:25 |
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 Goldliner 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 218a
218a towards Coleraine
All 12 stops
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
- Bridge Street Belfast
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- Dunsilly Park & Ride Dunsilly
- Ballee Park & Ride Ballee
- Lettercreeve Ballee
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
- Ballymena Court House Ballymena
- Drumadoon P&R Roundabout Cloughmills
- Kilraughts Road Ballymoney
- Charles Street Ballymoney
- Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre Coleraine
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 218a bus?
The first 218a departure on weekdays leaves at 16:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 218a bus?
The last 218a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 218a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 218a. 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 218a bus?
The 218a is operated by Goldliner.
Timetable data from Goldliner via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.