256a Laganside Bus Station ↔ Larne Bus Station
Operated by Goldliner. First bus 06:50, last bus 19:10. 17 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Laganside Bus Station | 09:00 | 10:10 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | 09:03 | 10:13 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 |
| Ulster University Belfast | 09:03 | 10:13 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:03 | 14:03 | 15:03 |
| Ballynure Main Road | 09:33 | 10:43 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:33 | 15:33 |
| Millbrook Park & Ride | 09:45 | 10:55 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 |
| Mill Brae | 09:48 | 10:58 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 15:48 |
| The Whins | 09:50 | 11:00 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 |
| Lisnamoyle | 09:51 | 11:01 | 11:51 | 12:51 | 13:51 | 14:51 | 15:51 |
| Laharna Avenue | 09:52 | 11:02 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 14:52 | 15:52 |
| Gardenmore Church | 09:52 | 11:02 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 14:52 | 15:52 |
| Larne Methodist Church | 09:53 | 11:03 | 11:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 15:53 |
| Circular Road | 09:54 | 11:04 | 11:54 | 12:54 | 13:54 | 14:54 | 15:54 |
| Larne Bus Station | 09:55 | 11:05 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 |
Route map
All stops on route 256a
256a towards Larne Bus Station
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
- Bridge Street Belfast
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- Ballynure Main Road Ballynure
- Millbrook Park & Ride Millbrook
- Mill Brae Larne
- The Whins Larne
- Lisnamoyle Larne
- Laharna Avenue Larne
- Gardenmore Church Larne
- Larne Methodist Church Larne
- Circular Road Larne
- Larne Bus Station Larne
256a towards Laganside Bus Station
- Larne Bus Station Larne
- Princess Gardens Larne
- Gardenmore Church Larne
- Laharna Avenue Larne
- The Whins Larne
- Mill Brae Larne
- Millbrook Park & Ride Millbrook
- Ballynure Main Road Ballynure
- 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 256a bus?
The first 256a departure on weekdays leaves at 06:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 256a bus?
The last 256a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 256a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 256a. 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 256a bus?
The 256a 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.