221 Belfast to Aird via Ballee, Ballymena
Operated by Goldliner. First bus 09:20, last bus 16:10. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 221? 7 other bus routes are numbered 221 elsewhere in the UK — see every 221 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:20 | 10:20 |
|---|---|---|
| Laganside Bus Station | 09:20 | 10:20 |
| Donegall Square North | 09:25 | 10:25 |
| Pottinger's Entry High Street | 09:30 | 10:30 |
| Ballee Park & Ride | 10:01 | 11:01 |
| Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre | 10:05 | 11:05 |
| Portrush Roundabout | 10:28 | 11:28 |
| Bushmills War Memorial | 10:45 | 11:45 |
| Giants Causeway | 10:55 | 11:55 |
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 221
221 towards Aird
All 8 stops
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
- Donegall Square North Belfast
- Pottinger's Entry High Street Belfast
- Ballee Park & Ride Ballee
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
- Portrush Roundabout Milltown
- Bushmills War Memorial Bushmills
- Giants Causeway Aird
221 towards Belfast
All 9 stops
- Giants Causeway Aird
- Bushmills War Memorial Bushmills
- Bush Caravan Park Beardville Cross
- Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre Ballymena
- Ballee Park & Ride Ballee
- Nelson Street Bus Lane Duncrue
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- High Street Belfast
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 221 bus?
The first 221 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 221 bus?
The last 221 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 221 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 221. 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 221 bus?
The 221 is operated by Goldliner.
Timetable data from Goldliner via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.