The average bus between Belfast and Ulster takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Ulster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Belfast and Ulster. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Ulster at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ulster. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Ulster station via Foyle Street Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Belfast to Ulster bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 7.
Belfast to Ulster bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Letterkenny Bus Station.
The distance between Belfast and Ulster is 134.3 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Letterkenny Bus Station via Ulsterbus Depot in around 3h 33m.