256a Belfast to Larne via Ballynure, Millbrook
Operated by Goldliner. First bus 06:50, last bus 19:10. 17 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:10 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The Whins | 09:50 | 11:00 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 |
| Larne Bus Station | 09:55 | 11:05 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 |
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 256a
256a towards Larne
All 13 stops
- 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 Belfast
All 12 stops
- 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 Goldliner via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.