5th December 2022
Translink’s additional late-night bus, coach and train services will commence from tonight, Friday 2nd December and each weekend in the lead up to the festive season for revellers visiting Belfast for nights out.
These additional late-night services will make it easy for more people to choose public transport as their first choice for Christmas travel with a range of departures from Belfast on Metro, Goldliner, Urby, and train services right across the network.
Commenting on the return of the late-night timetable, Translink Group Chief Executive, Chris Conway said:
“We are looking forward to re-introducing these additional late-night services. We want to play our part and have forged relationships with key partners to develop this package, to help support the economy at this crucial time of year while giving people a reliable and safe way home.
“We know there has been strong public interest and we are expecting services to be busy as more people get back out to meet friends, family and enjoy all that the cities have to offer. More passengers travelling this Christmas will also clearly demonstrate the need for further development of late-night services and the funding that will be needed to sustain them.
“We will continue to work with all stakeholders to collectively promote the value of late-night public transport in our drive to create a more connected, sustainable and liveable city for all.
Welcoming the news of additional services, Kathleen McBride, Managing Director, Belfast One BID, said:
“Belfast One fully supports the return of Translink Nightmovers. This service is widely welcomed by our Belfast City Centre retail and hospitality businesses. The opportunity of extended dwell time for visitors to enjoy shopping, and socialising later into the evening should be very popular, especially during this busy Christmas period.”
Normal fares will apply on these special night services and passengers are reminded that fares have been frozen at 2019 prices. There are also a range of discount tickets available and anyone using a valid day ticket or multi-journey travel card can also travel for no additional cost.
Full details of their festive travel package and Christmas timetable arrangements are now available on www.translink.co.uk/nightmovers, and via Translink’s social media channels and contact centre.
