New express coach services between Derry and Belfast

From Monday, 23 October, passengers will be able to enjoy faster journeys between Derry and Belfast with the introduction of new direct express ‘X212’ coach services.

With limited stops at Altnagelvin Hospital and Drumahoe Park & Ride, and capitalising on the A6 road improvements, customers can expect to see time savings of up to 15 minutes when using these more direct services.

Foyle Street Service Delivery Manager Alan Young said: “We have welcomed feedback from our passengers and stakeholders who have helped us to shape these latest timetable enhancements to make this popular 212 service even more attractive and convenient to use.

“With almost 500 journeys every week combined with modern comfortable coaches, leather seats, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points and great value fares, and now with contactless payments available on board, our customers can make more of their time on board, making it easier than ever to stay better connected with these additional express options.

“We have also introduced additional later evening services on Friday and Saturday nights which is more good news, especially for the busy Halloween period, helping more people to come to Derry~Londonderry to enjoy the biggest Halloween Festival in Europe right here in our City!

“With these latest enhancements we are inviting more people to make the switch away from private motoring and start enjoying the benefits of coach travel which will help create a cleaner, greener and healthier future for everyone.”

Full timetable and fares information available on the Translink website: www.translink.co.uk; Translink’s Journey Planner or call into Foyle Street Bus Station.