Translink move bus stops as station work continues

The changes have been announced as construction continues on Belfast Grand Central Station

A number of timetable and bus stop changes will come into effect from 1 July, Translink has announced.

The adjustments will affect certain stops on Metro routes, as well as Ulsterbus, Goldliner and Translink train timetables.

Translink said the changes are being introduced "to ensure people can continue to move into and around Belfast" as construction continues on Belfast Grand Central Station.

It is due to open in autumn 2024.

Translink's general manager of bus services, David Curry, said the company will be hosting pop-up information days at train and bus stations in June, where staff will be available to provide travel advice to passengers.

He also said additional staff will be on the ground on the run up to the changes to help guide passengers.

“With reduced passenger numbers during the summer period, we have carefully planned a range of travel options to minimise the overall impact and ensure people can continue to make their journeys and access the city," he added.

"The important message to all our passengers is to check the Journey Planner or website for timetable information before their journey."

Details on the Belfast metro services affected by stop changes are listed here on the Translink website.

Timetable changes for some Ulsterbus and Goldliner services are listed here.

Belfast's new transport hub

Construction work on the bus and rail centre, which will be known as Belfast Grand Central Station, is in its final stages.

The hub is situated near the current Europa Bus Centre and Great Victoria Street rail station.

It will have 26 bus stands and eight railway platforms as well as facilities for bicycles and taxis.

Translink say it will cater for up to 20 million passenger journeys a year.

Early predictions had put the cost of delivering the project at £200m.

In April, the cost was reported to have risen to £340m.