218a Belfast ↔ Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre

Operated by Goldliner. First bus 16:45, last bus 17:45. 2 journeys on weekdays.

💷 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 travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

218a towards Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Laganside Bus Station 16:4517:45
Bridge Street 16:5017:50
Ulster University Belfast 16:5017:50
Dunsilly Park & Ride 17:2318:23
Ballee Park & Ride 17:3518:35
Lettercreeve 17:3618:36
Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre 17:4018:40
Ballymena Court House 17:4018:40
Drumadoon P&R Roundabout 17:5718:57
Kilraughts Road 18:1019:10
Charles Street 18:1219:12
Coleraine Bus & Rail Centre 18:2519:25

Route map

All stops on route 218a

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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.