Public Transport in Belfast: Routes, Times & Operators
Every bus, coach and train that calls at Belfast — 58 routes from 5 operators, with 1,395 journeys scheduled today. Filter by type or operator, or search any stop.
City buses 25
Routes running inside Belfast and its immediate suburbs.
Regional buses 31
Services connecting Belfast with the towns and countryside around it.
Trains 2
Rail services calling at Belfast.
How the network is laid out
Public transport in Belfast is built around a single interchange point. Everything else — the regional coaches, the rural links, the rail line — connects through it, which makes the centre the place to change rather than a place to avoid.
Fares and tickets
TFI services in Belfast take the Leap Card, and it is cheaper than paying cash. Private coach operators sell their own tickets, so a Leap will not cover an intercity journey.
- Leap Card — tap on as you board; the fare is deducted automatically.
- Cash — accepted on most services but at a higher fare, and exact change is often required.
- Coach tickets — book directly with the operator, usually cheaper online than at the desk.
The busiest routes today
Frequency varies enormously between routes here. These five carry the most journeys today, which usually means you can turn up without checking a timetable — the rest reward planning.
| Route | Where it goes | Operator | Journeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300a | Europa Buscentre – Belfast International Air | Ulsterbus | 157 |
| 600 | Europa Buscentre – George Best Belfast City | Metro | 140 |
| 12a | Donegall Square North – Carr’s Glen | Metro | 76 |
| 2a | Upper Queen Street – Carnmoney Terminus | Metro | 73 |
| 2d | Upper Queen Street – Devenish Drive | Metro | 73 |
First and last departures
The earliest departure listed for Belfast today is early morning and the latest is late evening. Outside that window there is no scheduled service, so late arrivals need a taxi.
Check the day type
Saturday and Sunday timetables are thinner than weekdays, and some routes do not run at all.
Work backwards
Pick the arrival you need first, then find the departure that gets you there with a margin.
Confirm the last bus
The final departure of the day is the one most often missed — check it before you commit to the trip.
Trains from the city
2 rail services call at Belfast. The station sits within walking distance of the main bus stands, so bus-to-train changes are practical rather than theoretical — useful when the coach timetable does not suit.
How to use this page
Find the route
Search by number, stop, suburb or operator in the box above — the search covers every stop on every route listed.
Open its timetable
Each card links to the full schedule, with departures from any stop on the line.
Check the connection
If you need to change, the transfer tool on each route page shows what you can connect to.
Weekends and evenings
Weekend timetables in Belfast are lighter than weekday ones and Sunday is lighter again. Some routes on this page run Monday to Friday only. The journey counts shown are for today, so check the route page itself if you are planning for a different day.
Areas served
Between them the routes on this page call at 743 stops around Belfast, including Abbey Court, Abbey Green, Abbey Park, Abbey Road, Abbey Street, Abbeycentre, Abbeycrete, Abbeyfield Sheltered Dwelling. Type any of these into the search box to see which services reach them.