696 Belfast to Duncrue
Operated by Metro. First bus 14:20, last bus 15:58. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 696? 4 other bus routes are numbered 696 elsewhere in the UK — see every 696 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 14:20 | 14:40 | 15:00 | 15:20 | 15:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Queen Street | 14:20 | 14:40 | 15:00 | 15:20 | 15:40 |
| Milewater Road | 14:29 | 14:49 | 15:09 | 15:29 | 15:51 |
| Dargan Court | 14:32 | 14:52 | 15:12 | 15:32 | 15:54 |
| Duncrue Crescent | 14:33 | 14:53 | 15:13 | 15:34 | 15:56 |
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 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.
Route map
All stops on route 696
696 towards Duncrue
All 9 stops
- Upper Queen Street Belfast
- Victoria Square Victoria Street Belfast
- Transport House Belfast
- Nelson Street Duncrue
- Milewater Road Duncrue
- Quayside Office Park Duncrue
- Dargan Court Duncrue
- Fortwilliam Industrial Park Duncrue
- Duncrue Crescent Duncrue
696 towards Belfast
All 6 stops
- Duncrue Crescent Duncrue
- Milewater Road Duncrue
- Nelson Street Bus Lane Duncrue
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- CastleCourt Belfast
- Donegall Place Belfast
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 696 bus?
The first 696 departure on weekdays leaves at 14:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 696 bus?
The last 696 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:58. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 696 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 696. 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 696 bus?
The 696 is operated by Metro.
Timetable data from Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.