Extend Belfast nights out with Translink festive late-night bus and train services.

Working with a range of partners including the Belfast’s Business Improvement Districts, Hospitality Ulster, Visit Belfast and local taxi companies fonaCAB and Valuecabs, the aim is to encourage revellers to use public transport to visit the city and enjoy all the festive delights that Belfast has to offer in the knowledge they can get a bus, coach or train home.

Late-night Belfast Metro services will operate every Friday and Saturday starting around midnight and run through to 1.30am.

Additional late night Goldliner/Urby bus services will operate every Friday and Saturday from Belfast to towns and cities across Northern Ireland departing at various times from around midnight.

Rail services will also operate later services across all lines on both Friday and Saturday nights departing at various times up to midnight.

The late-night services will run for 4 weekends up to and including Saturday 21st December.

Commenting on the return of the late-night timetable, Translink Group Chief Executive, Chris Conway said: 

“We are encouraging people to get familiar with the late-night services on offer and build them into their festive planning for great nights out in Belfast. People can extend their night out whether it’s going to the panto, socialising with family or friends or a shopping trip. Using greener public transport to get in and out of the city also means it’s a little gift to the planet too!

“We are pleased to be working with city partners again who will be helping us promote these services.  We look forward to playing our part in helping to boost the night-time economy, supporting employment, tourism and keeping people better connected to the fantastic hospitality and festivities that the city has to offer”, Chris concluded.

Commenting on the return of late-night services

Martina Connolly, CEO of Belfast One,

“Belfast One is delighted to see Translink’s night-time bus and train services returning this festive season. Christmas is a crucial time for businesses in the city centre, and having reliable, late-night transport makes it easier for people to come together, enjoy our local hospitality, and make a day—or evening—of their visit. These extended services will help residents and visitors alike experience all the festive shopping, dining, and celebrations that Belfast has to offer, while supporting our local businesses at this special time of year.”

Full details are available on the Translink website at www.translink.co.uk/latenightservices and more details will follow soon.