290q Belfast to Pennyburn via Maghera, Derry Londonderry
Operated by Goldliner. First bus 19:00, last bus 21:15. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
| Stop | 21:15 |
|---|---|
| Grand Central Station | 21:15 |
| Toomebridge Park & Ride | 21:45 |
| Castledawson Park & Ride | 21:55 |
| Maghera Park & Ride | 22:05 |
| Main Street | 22:20 |
| Claudy Park & Ride | 22:30 |
| Drumahoe Park & Ride | 22:40 |
| Harberton Park | 22:45 |
| Foyle Street Bus Station | 22:55 |
| Ulster University Magee Campus | 23:00 |
| Eden Terrace | 23:03 |
| Ulster University Magee Student Halls | 23:05 |
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 own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 290q
290q towards Pennyburn
All 12 stops
- Grand Central Station Belfast
- Toomebridge Park & Ride Toomebridge
- Castledawson Park & Ride Castledawson
- Maghera Park & Ride Maghera
- Main Street Dungiven
- Claudy Park & Ride Claudy
- Drumahoe Park & Ride Drumahoe
- Harberton Park Altnagelvin
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
- Ulster University Magee Campus Pennyburn
- Eden Terrace Pennyburn
- Ulster University Magee Student Halls Pennyburn
290q towards Belfast
All 9 stops
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
- Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road Altnagelvin
- Drumahoe Park & Ride Drumahoe
- Claudy Park & Ride Claudy
- Main Street Dungiven
- Maghera Glenshane Road Maghera
- Castledawson Park & Ride Castledawson
- Toomebridge Park & Ride Toomebridge
- Queen's University Belfast Queens University
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 290q bus?
The first 290q departure on weekdays leaves at 19:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 290q bus?
The last 290q on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 290q bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 290q. 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 290q bus?
The 290q is operated by Goldliner.
Timetable data from Goldliner via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.