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Check out the latest offers from Translink! For further information telephone: Translink Call Centre 028 90 66 66 30 Textphone 028 90 38 7505 (Seven days 7am to 8pm)

Win a Romantic Break in Dublin! l NIR Weekly & Monthly Tickets - Buy online! l Ulsterbus & Goldline Multi-Journey Cards l Park & Ride - Buy online! l Metro Fridays! l Cookstown Ulsterbus Services - £1.50 Off Ulsterbus Smartlink! l Goldline Express Service 218/219 Ballymena - Belfast l Goldline Day Return Fare Promotion - Coleraine/Ballymoney - Belfast l WhizzGo Offer for Translink Passengers l Goldline Service 238 Newry to Belfast - £8 Day Return 'Early Bird' Promotion l Goldline Service 251 - Armagh to Belfast - Promotional Fares l NIR 1/3 off day returns l Belfast to Dublin Bus Service 200 l NIR - North West Zone Promotional Fare l Ulsterbus Day Tickets l Senior Smartpass

		Win a Romantic Break in Dublin!
		Leave the car behind and hop on the Enterprise to Dublin. We're giving away 2 sets of weekend breaks to Dublin including return travel on the Enterprise 1st Plus! Enter online >> Visit Dublin's fine museums, art galleries and bustling cafe bars for a true taste of this magical city, or browse the famous shopping district where you're sure to find something extra special! For your chance to win answer this simple question: Q. Between which two cities does the Enterprise service operate? ANSWER: 1. Belfast and Dublin 2. Belfast and Cork 3. Belfast and Armagh Closing Date is on Sunday 19th October 2008. Terms & Conditions Please see below the Terms and Conditions for entering the Belfast Telegraph (20 September 2008) competition. How to enter To enter, entrants must simply answer the question correctly to be in with a chance of winning. Only one entry per person is permitted. Terms and conditions: Instructions on How to Enter form part of these Terms and Conditions of Entry. To enter, you must reside in Northern Ireland. Entrants must be aged 18 years or over. Employees of Translink and their immediate families are ineligible to enter. 1. Translink reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process or for submitting an entry which is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions of Entry. 2. The draw will take place within 7 days of the closing date and two entries will be selected at random from all the entries received. 3. The prize-winners will be contacted by email. 4. The prize is non-transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. 5. Rail travel is in 1st Plus. 6. Hotel accommodation is subject to availability. 7. Winners must arrange their own insurance and transfers to their hotel. 8. Translink accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries. 9. Where any contact details are entered incorrectly the entry shall be deemed invalid. 10. Translink are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information. 11. Translink shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury which is suffered or sustained, as a result of taking the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. 12. All entries become the property of Translink. Translink collects entrants' personal information in order to conduct the competition. Translink are bound by the Freedom of Information Act and entrants can request access to personal information that Translink holds about them by contacting them directly. 13. By entering the promotion, unless otherwise advised, each entrant also agrees that Translink may use this information to request permission from the entrant to use the information for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes. 14. Closing date for entries is 30 September 2008. 15. The Promoter is Translink, Central Station, Belfast BT1 3PB.

		NI Railways Weekly & Monthly Tickets - Buy Online!
		You can now buy NI Railways weekly and monthly tickets online! Apply here to purchase tickets >> Weekly tickets are continually available and can be purchased up to 2 weeks in advance. Monthly tickets are available for online purchase between 20th and 1st of each calendar month for the following month. For example: you can buy between 20th April and 1st May for the month of May. Please refer to Terms & Conditions >>
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		Ulsterbus & Goldline Multi Journey Cards
		If you travel regularly on our Ulsterbus or Goldline services and purchase either single or return tickets you could make significant savings by moving to a Multi-Journey Smartcard. And…for a limited period we are waiving the usual £1.50 charge for an initial card if you buy online. So there’s never been a better time to move to a Multi-Journey Smartcard. Apply here to purchase tickets >> Please refer to Terms & Conditions Please Note: Selection of an incorrect single fare may result in your card being invalid for your journey or in you being over-charged for your journeys. If you are unsure of your single fare please contact our Call Centre* (Tel. 44 (0)28 90 66 66 30 - Seven Days 7am to 8pm) Examples of Ulsterbus fares >> Key Goldline fares to/from Belfast >>
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PARK & RIDE - DO THE SHUTTLE!

BEAT IT!

Take it in your stride and Park & Ride from either Black’s Road to Europa Buscentre in 15 minutes or from Sprucefield to Europa Buscentre in 20 to 25 minutes via the M1 motorway bus lane.

Park & Ride Smartlink Card - Save 20%!

And remember, for even greater savings, purchase a Smartlink card...

And…for a limited period we are waiving the usual £1.50 charge for an initial card if you buy online.

Apply here to purchase tickets online >>

Sprucefield Park & Ride Family Ticket

Hop on the Shuttle bus at Sprucefield using our value-for-money Family Ticket.

The Sprucefield Park & Ride Family Ticket can be purchased when you board for your journey.

2 Adults 1 Child = £10.00 return

2 Adults 2 Children = £11.25 return

2 Adults 3 Children = £13.75 return

2 Adults 4 Children = £15.00 return

To avail of the Family Ticket, a minimum of two adults and one child must travel together.

SHUTTLE IT

Save on parking costs! Take the Shuttle bus from Black’s Road for just £2.50 adult return or from Sprucefield for just £5.00 adult return.

Park at Sprucefield Park & Ride for Free. Shuttles are every 20 minutes at peak times. Service information...>>

Sprucefield Park & Ride Fares

Single - £2.90
Return - £5.20
Smartlink 5 returns - £21.00

Park at Black's Road Park & Ride for Free. Shuttles are every 15 minutes at peak times. Service information...>>

Black's Road Park & Ride Fares

Single - £1.50
Return - £2.80
Smartlink 5 returns - £11.00

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Metro Fridays!

As part of the Metro Fridays Campaign from Friday 1st August until Friday 31st October 2008 (inclusive) a METRO CASH FARE OF £1 will be available for all adult Metro single journeys after 7 p.m. (including Inner, City and Extended Zones).

Other Metro Fridays Offers

Free regular size coffee*
Simply show any valid Metro ticket and get a free regular size coffee (includes latte, cappuccino, americano, mocha) sit in or take away! Find a Streat near you:

Upper Arthur St, Belfast
Odyssey Arena, Belfast
4-8 High St, Belfast
42-46 Malone Rd, Belfast
Unit 5 Boucher Plaza, Belfast
19 Wellington Place , Belfast
25-51 York St, Belfast
Great Northern Mall, Belfast
144 Upper Lisburn Rd, Belfast
66-68 Ann St, Belfast
Grove Wellbeing Centre, Belfast
Park Centre, Belfast
Olympia Leisure Centre, Belfast
Unit 6 Library Court, Upper N’ards Rd, Belfast
109 High Street, Holywood
82 Main Street, Bangor
Unit 5 Commercial Mall, Shore Road, Jordanstown
7 Conway Square, Newtownards
Tower Centre, Wellington Street, Ballymena
UU @ Coleraine, Cromore Road, Coleraine
139-141 Belfast Road, Bangor
19 Strand Road, Derry
High Street Mall, High Street, Portadown
Linenhall House, Linenhall Street, Lisburn
13 Letterkenny Retail Park, Letterkenny
1 Oldtown Street, Cookstown
29-31 Market Street, Downpatrick
City West Shopping Centre, City West, Dublin 24
Laharna Retail Park, Circular Road, Larne
Unit 6 Library Court, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast

*with any other purchase minimum value £2.50. Offer available in all Streat outlets.



Stay in the know every weekend.
Be in the know every Metro Friday with a free Belfast Telegraph Weekend Guide. With all the latest gigs, reviews and events in and around the city you’ll always be one step ahead of the crowd.



Welcome to the cheap seats…
Check out the brand new Odeon cinema at Victoria Square – simply present any valid Metro ticket and receive a Friday film ticket for the reduced rate of only £4.50! (normal ticket price £6.20)



Enjoy a free bottomless soft drink.
Available when you purchase any meal and present a valid Metro ticket at Nando’s, Victoria Square. The people who put the chic into chicken!



Enjoy a Free starter with any medium pizza purchased.
Valid only on presentation of valid Metro ticket. Only at Pizza Hut, Victoria Square and Dublin Road. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Excludes sharing starters and salad bar. Offer valid on Fridays 1 August - 31 October 2008.



Enjoy that Friday feeling…
with chilled-out sets from some of Cool FM’s resident DJs in a different Botanic Inns venue each week. Have a look at the venues and dates below:

DATE

VENUE

Friday 1st August Ground Floor Apartment

Friday 8th August The Bot

Friday 15th August Ryan's

Friday 22nd August Taphouse

Friday 29th August McHughs

Friday 5th September The Whig

Friday 12th September Madisons

Friday 19th September King's Head

Friday 26th September The Globe

Friday 3rd October The Bot

Friday 10th October The Kitchen

Friday 17th October Ground Floor Apartment

Friday 24th October The Whig

Friday 31st October Tap House



Free Pint* or Vodka** & Mixer
Offer only valid on Friday’s between 5pm-7pm from 1 August-31 October 2008. Voucher can only be redeemed for one free drink, in one venue only, each Friday during the promotion. Guinness*, Carlsberg, Harp or Smirnoff**.

Apartment
The Botanic Inn
Taphouse
The Globe
The Kings Head
The Kitchen
Madisons
McHughs
The Northern Whig
Ryan’s

Management Reserve the right to refuse admission. Usual House Rules apply. Offer can be withdrawn without prior notice.

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		Cookstown Ulsterbus Services - £1.50 Off Ulsterbus Smartlink!
		From 29th September until 31st October 2008 the £1.50 initial purchase charge for a Smartlink Multi-Journey Card will be waived for Smartlink Cards purchased for travel on Cookstown Ulsterbus Services. £1.50 Off Vouchers can be obtained from Cookstown, Laganside and Europa Bus Stations.
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		Goldline Express Service 218/219 - Ballymena - Belfast - £9 Day Return Promotion!
		From 30th June until 31st October 2008 (inclusive) a £9 adult day return and £4.50 child day return between Ballymena and Belfast (in either direction) is available on Goldline service 218/219. Not available on Ulsterbus Stage Carriage services. All other Goldline Express or Ulsterbus Express services are excluded. This fare is available everyday during the promotional period. During July and August, passengers can also travel after 9.15am for only £7 (Bus Rambler fare) with unlimited day travel on Ulsterbus and Metro Services. Terms and Conditions: 1. £9 Day Return (£4.50 child) between Ballymena and Belfast in either direction on Goldline Express Service 218/219. Not available on Ulsterbus Stage Carriage services. 2. Available from 30th June to 31st October 2008. 3. Promotional single fare not available. 4. Available at intermediate points en route, where the fare is higher than £9 Day Return (Child £4.50 Day Return). Where the fare is lower than the promotional fare the ordinary fare will apply. 5. Further concession does not apply for student tickets i.e. £9 flat Day Return fare. If the ordinary student fare is lower than the promotional fare the ordinary fare will be charged. 6. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
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		Goldline Day Return Fare Promotion - Coleraine/Ballymoney - Belfast!
		A fares promotion will be introduced between Coleraine / Ballymoney and Belfast in either direction on Goldline Express Service 218. From Monday 25th August - until Friday 31st October (inclusive - all days during the promotional period) the following Day Return fares will be available: Coleraine - £13 Ballymoney - £12 Ballymena - £9 (promotional fare currently available as above >>) Child day return fares are available at half the above. Promotional fares are NOT available on Ulsterbus Stage Carriage services. All other Goldline Express or Ulsterbus Express services are excluded. A promotional single fare is NOT available. Further concession does not apply for student tickets. If the ordinary student fare is lower than the promotional fare the ordinary fare will be charged. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
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		Free Membership of WhizzGo Pay-by-the-Hour Car Club for Translink Passengers!
		Travel to Belfast by train or bus, and if you need a car when you get there, pick up a WhizzGo pay-by-the-hour car from Belfast Central Station or Great Victoria Street. All Season Ticket, Smartlink, Senior SmartPass & Student Discount Card holders are eligible for free membership of WhizzGo until 30th September 2008. Sign up at www.whizzgo.co.uk with promotion code TRANSLINK. Find out more about WhizzGo >>
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		Goldline Service 238 - Newry to Belfast - £8 Day Return 'Early Bird' Promotion
		An £8 Day Return ‘Early Bird’ Promotional Fare will be available on the 06.00 and 06.20 departures from Newry until further notice. Fares from Newry and intermediate boarding points are as follows: Newry - £8 Loughbrickland - £6 Banbridge - £5 Dromore - £4 Hillsborough - £3 These fares are available Monday to Friday only. Adults and students can avail of the promotion however these are flat fares and a further concession does not apply for students. Child fares are half of the appropriate adult fare. If the normal adult, student or child fare is lower than the promotional fare, the normal fare will be charged. Return travel is permitted at any time. This promotion is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
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Goldline Service 251 - Armagh to Belfast - New Promotional Fares

Goldline Service 251 - Armagh to Belfast - New Promotional Fares!

New promotional fares are now available on the Armagh to Belfast Goldline 251 06.30 and 07.15 service Monday to Friday.

Single Day Return Student Single Student Return

£5.20 £9.50 £4.60 £7.60

These are flat fares and a further concession does not apply for student and child tickets. If the normal adult, student or child fare is lower than the promotional fare, the normal fare will be charged.

The £5.20 Single / £9.50 Day Return fare will be available at intermediate points en route where the fare is higher than £5.20 single / £9.50 Day Return. If the normal fare is lower than the promotional rate, the normal fare will be charged. Return travel is permitted at any time during the day.

This promotion is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Promotional Fares can be withdrawn or revised at anytime.

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		NIR 1/3 off day returns!
		Calling all shoppers, day-trippers & explorers! Travel between any two NIR stations after 9.30am and get 1/3 off the price of a standard day return ticket! Go on, treat yourself! Timetables made easy: call 028 90 66 66 30 or click www.translink.co.uk Terms and Conditions A 33% reduction is available on all standard NI Railways Day Return tickets (adult or child). Rounding of fares will apply. Available on all NI Railways services within Northern Ireland only. Promotional single fare not available. Tickets must be purchased for travel after 9.30am. Return travel is permitted at any time during the day of ticket issue. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. This is a promotional fare and may be withdrawn at any time.
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Goldline Express Service 200 - To Dublin Airport - To Dublin City Centre

Belfast, Europa Buscentre – Dublin Airport – Dublin City Centre (Busaras)

Timetable l Fares to/from Dublin Airport l Fares to/from Dublin City Centre l Super Single Fares

On the hour. Every hour. Every day.

Wherever you’re flying to, the Goldline Express Service 200 / Bus Eireann Service 001 has more ways to get you to Dublin airport and on to Dublin City Centre.

24 hours a day 7 days a week!


Download the timetable >>

Fares to/from Dublin Airport

From Belfast:
Super Single:  £7.70 (10 Euro)
Standard Single:  £10.75 (14 Euro)
Standard Return: £15.40 (20 Euro)

e.g. fares for journeys from any point on the route to Dublin Airport and from Dublin Airport to any point on the route.

From Newry:
Super Single:  £7.70 (10 Euro)
Standard Single:  £10.00 (13 Euro)
Standard Return: £14.60 (19 Euro)

Fares to/from Dublin City Centre

From Belfast:
Super Single:  £7.70 (10 Euro)
Standard Single:  £11.55 (15 Euro)
Standard Return: £16.90 (22 Euro)

From Newry:
Super Single:  £7.70 (10 Euro)
Standard Single:  £10.75 (14 Euro)
Standard Return: £15.20 (20 Euro)

e.g. fares for journeys from any point on the route to Dublin City Centre (Busaras) and from Dublin City Centre (Busaras) to any point on the route.

Super Single fares apply on the following services:

Ex Belfast
13.00
21.00

Ex Dublin
07.00
21.00

Terms & Conditions

Fares above are available from any stage on Ulsterbus Service 200 / Bus Eireann Service 001 within NI to any destination on the route within ROI and vice versa e.g. Banbridge – Dundalk, Drogheda – Newry etc. Where the normal single or return fare is lower than the promotional fare between any two stages, the lower fare will apply. Fares above are also available on all through and connecting services on Goldline Service 240 from Downpatrick. This promotion is for cross border journeys only. Journeys wholly within NI will be charged at the normal fare.

PLEASE NOTE: Ulsterbus / Bus Éireann in conjunction with the DAA is pleased to inform customers that STOP 8 Arrivals Road has moved to the new Public Transport Interchange on the Atrium Road.

Please click on the map below for further details on the new location of the stop:

Dublin Airport Bus Stop
map - click on image to
enlarge

Journey Planner>>

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NIR - North West Zone Promotional Fare - More info >>

NIR - North West Zone Promotional Fare

Day return promotional fare!

Adult: £11.00
Child: £5.50
Family (2 Adults & up to 4 children): £18.50

The fare is valid Monday - Saturday with no time restrictions between any two of the following stations:

Londonderry
Bellarena
Castlerock
Coleraine
University
Dhu Varren
Portrush
Ballymoney

Timetables made easy: Call 028 90 66 66 30 (Seven Days 7am - 8pm), Textphone: 028 90 387505

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Ulsterbus Day Tickets

Ulsterbus Day Tickets (Available until further notice)

Adult Day Ticket: £1.70
Child Day Ticket: 85p

These fares are available all day every day with no time restrictions.

This ticket type is available on all Ulsterbus Town Service routes.

Day tickets offer unlimited travel on the same day of purchase only and are valid only for travel on the Ulsterbus Town Service on which they are bought.

Timetables made easy: Call 028 90 66 66 30 (Seven Days 7am - 8pm), Textphone: 028 90 387505 or click www.translink.co.uk

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Senior SmartPass

65 plus? Travel FREE on us. Use your Senior SmartPass and travel all day any day on bus and rail services for FREE.

More info >>

For further information call:
028 90 66 66 30
Textphone 028 90 38 75 05
(for people who are deaf or hard of hearing)

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