During the week of the Fleadh (2-9 August), there will be temporary changes to some Translink services.
There will be temporary changes to some Metro departure points both in and out of the city - customers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with any changes to their normal stops and routes.
Enhanced Rail Services will operate during the Fleadh. Some Ulsterbus and Glider Services will also be affected, check the journey planner for latest information.
Metro Bus Stop Departure Changes
Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. Services are expected to be busy throughout the week of the Fleadh.
With road closures, diversions and additional pedestrianisation in place, anyone planning to travel into Belfast city centre during the Fleadh should leave the car behind and use designated event park and ride sites and shuttle services, public transport and active travel options.
Metro Service | 2,7*,8,9 August Bus Departure Stops Fri/Sat/Sun | 3,4,5,6,7** August Bus Departure Stops |
|---|---|---|
| Metro 1 | Upper Queen Street - Clifton House - as normal | Upper Queen Street - Victoria Square - Clifton House - as normal |
| Metro 2, 13,14 Express | Upper Queen Street - Little Patrick Street - as normal | Upper Queen Street - Victoria Square - Little Patrick Street - as normal |
| Metro 3,4,5,6 | Chichester Street - Queen’s Square - as normal | No change |
Metro 11 Shankill Road a,b,c,d,g | Chichester Street ( Victoria Square)- Peter’s Hill | No change |
Metro 11 Ligoniel e,f | Chichester Street ( Victoria Square)- Clifton House | No change |
| Metro 7 | Howard Street - as normal | Howard Street - as normal |
| Metro 8 & 9 | Howard Street - as normal | Donegall Square East - as normal |
| Metro 12 | Chichester Street (Victoria Square)- Clifton House | Donegall Square North - Victoria Square - Clifton House - as normal |
*7 August after 6pm
** 7 August until 6pm
Metro Late Night Services
Metro Late Night Services will operate as normal on Friday and Saturday nights, with additional services on Thursday and Sunday.
Ulsterbus Route Changes
There will be changes to some Ulsterbus routes during the week of the Fleadh. Consult the table below for more information and please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.
| Service | Departure Point | In Route | Out Route | Stops Suspended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
212 | BGCS | Via M2, Westlink, Divis Street, BGCS | Same as normal | Nelson Street & North Street inbound |
218 | Laganside | Nelson St, Dunbar Link, Laganside | Queens Square, Dunbar Link, York Street, M2 or Queens Square, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Middlepath Street M2 | York Street & High Street inbound Bridge Street & York Street outbound |
256 | Laganside | Nelson St, Dunbar Link, Laganside | Queens Square, Dunbar Link, York Street, M2 or Queens Square, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Middlepath Street M2 | York Street & High Street inbound Bridge Street & York Street outbound |
253 | Laganside | Nelson St, Dunbar Link, Laganside | Queens Square, Dunbar Link, York Street, M2 or Queens Square, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Middlepath Street M2 | York Street & High Street inbound Bridge Street & York Street outbound |
153 / 120 | Laganside | Frederick Street, Dunbar Link, Laganside | Queens Square, Dunbar Link, Frederick Street | Donegal Street, Lower Donegal Street & High Street in both directions |