5a Derry Londonderry to Gobnascale via Clooney Park, Altnagelvin
Operated by Foyle Metro. First bus 07:30, last bus 21:30. 31 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:30, last 19:20. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 5a? 31 other bus routes are numbered 5a elsewhere in the UK — see every 5a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 14:50 towards Bards Hill, 16:15 towards Foyle Street Bus Station
| Stop | 08:30 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyle Street Bus Station | · | · | · | · | 19:00 |
| Foyle Street | 08:30 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | · |
| Duke Street | 08:33 | 13:03 | 15:03 | 17:03 | 19:03 |
| North West Transport Hub | 08:34 | 13:04 | 15:04 | 17:04 | 19:04 |
| Glendermott Road | 08:35 | 13:05 | 15:05 | 17:05 | 19:05 |
| Rossdowney Park | 08:37 | 13:07 | 15:07 | 17:07 | 19:07 |
| Altnagelvin Hospital | 08:44 | 13:14 | 15:14 | 17:14 | 19:14 |
| Bards Hill | 08:49 | 13:19 | 15:19 | 17:19 | 19:19 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 Foyle Metro 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.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Foyle Metro before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Foyle Metro before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 5a
5a towards Gobnascale
All 21 stops
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Derry Londonderry
- John Street Derry Londonderry
- Duke Street Derry Londonderry
- North West Transport Hub Derry Londonderry
- Glendermott Road Waterside
- Waterside Theatre Waterside
- Rossdowney Park Clooney Park
- Irish Street Junction Altnagelvin
- Altnagelvin Altnagelvin
- Altnagelvin Hospital Altnagelvin
- Belt Road Altnagelvin
- Ashcroft Altnagelvin
- Lisaghmore Altnagelvin
- Poplar Road Waterside
- Hollymount Park Waterside
- Trench Road Waterside
- Trench Road Lower Waterside
- Strabane Old Road Waterside
- Strabane Old Road Gobnascale
- Bards Hill Gobnascale
5a towards Derry Londonderry
All 23 stops
- Bards Hill Gobnascale
- Corrody Court Gobnascale
- Rose Court Waterside
- Gelvin Gardens Waterside
- Hollymount Park Waterside
- Altnagelvin Industrial Estate Altnagelvin
- Glenaden Altnagelvin
- Ashcroft Altnagelvin
- Dunseverick Park Altnagelvin
- Altnagelvin Hospital Altnagelvin
- Harberton Park Altnagelvin
- Irish Street Altnagelvin
- Daleview House Clooney Park
- Shepherds Glen Waterside
- Glendermott Road Waterside
- Clooney Terrace Waterside
- North West Transport Hub Derry Londonderry
- Duke Street Derry Londonderry
- Carlisle Road Lower Derry Londonderry
- Carlisle Road Upper Derry Londonderry
- Orchard Street Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Derry Londonderry
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5a bus?
The first 5a departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5a bus?
The last 5a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 5a. 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 5a bus?
The 5a is operated by Foyle Metro.
Timetable data from Foyle Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.