Translink has announced details of late night bus and rail services that will run during the festive period.
Starting on Friday, December 2, additional late night services will be in place throughout Belfast and Derry, including on Metro, Urby, Foyle Metro, and train services right across the network.
Translink Group Chief Executive, Chris Conway said: "We want to play our part and have forged relationships with key partners to develop this package, to help support the economy at this crucial time of year while giving people a reliable and safe way home.
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"We know there has been strong public interest and we are expecting services to be busy as more people get back out to meet friends, family and enjoy all that the cities have to offer.
"More passengers travelling this Christmas will also clearly demonstrate the need for further development of late-night services and the funding that will be needed to sustain them.
"We will continue to work with all stakeholders to collectively promote the value of late-night public transport in our drive to create a more connected, sustainable and liveable city for all."
Colin Neill, Chief Executive, Hospitality Ulster said: "We welcome the return of the Translink Nightmovers services in time for the all-important festive period.
"We recognise this will be of huge benefit to thousands of people and will provide a shot in the arm for the hospitality sector at a vital period in the year, boosting the night time economy in Belfast and Derry.
“It will no doubt encourage people to travel into the cities and eat, drink, and linger for longer with the assurance they get home safely. It is fantastic to see the return of Nightmovers just before Christmas, but it is vital that these services are supported financially and made permanent to drive footfall in our cities, not just at Christmas, but made available all year round."
Normal fares will apply on these special late night services. Full details of the services in place include:
Metro Night Movers
Two departures at midnight and 1am on the following December dates:
- 2nd/3rd (Fri/Sat)
- 9th/10th (Fri/Sat)
- 16th/17th (Fri/Sat)
- 22nd/23rd (Thurs/Fri)
For the following services, including an additional pick-up point for the Cathedral Quarter:
- Antrim Road, Doagh Road, Shore Road - 901
- Upper Newtownards Road and Holywood Road - 902
- Cregagh Road and Castlereagh Road - 903
- Ormeau Road, Saintfield Road, Newton Park and Cairnshill - 904
- Malone Road and Lisburn Road - 905
- Falls Road, Andersonstown Road, Stewartstown Road, Glen Road - 906
- Shankill Road, Ballygomartin Road, Crumlin Road, Oldpark Road - 907
Goldline/Urby Nightmovers
Dates for midnight departures in December:
- 2nd/3rd (Fri/Sat)
- 9th/10th (Fri/Sat)
- 16th/17th (Fri/Sat)
- 22nd/23rd (Thurs/Fri)
For the following services:
- Derry (Goldliner) @ 0:15 & 1:15am - 212
Downpatrick covering Carryduff set down only (Goldliner) @ 0:15 - 215
Newcastle via Ballynahinch covering Carryduff set down only (Goldliner) @ Midnight - 237
Newry via Banbridge (Goldliner) @ Midnight - 238
Ballyclare (Urby) @ Midnight - 253
Dungannon (Goldliner) @ Midnight - 261
Crumlin (Urby) @ 23:15 & 0:30am - 106
Templepatrick/Airport (Urby) 0:15am - 300
- Bangor to Newtownards Connection for Rail @ 11:20pm & 0:20am - 6
NI Railways Nightmovers
Friday & Saturday only - Friday 2nd December until Friday 23rd December –
- Ex Belfast (Gt Victoria Street) to Coleraine @ 0:10am
- Ex Belfast (Lanyon Place) to Portadown @ 0:15am (0:25am ex Gt Victoria Street)
- Ex Belfast (Gt Victoria Street) to Larne Harbour @ 0:15am
- Ex Belfast (Gt Victoria Street) to Bangor @ 0:32am
- Ex Derry~Londonderry there will be an additional late train to Coleraine time at 11:32pm
- In addition, the 10:40pm timetabled service from Belfast (Gt Victoria Street) to Coleraine will extend through to Derry
Foyle Metro Nightmovers
Dates for midnight departures in December:
- 2nd/3rd (Fri/Sat)
- 9th/10th (Fri/Sat)
- 16th/17th (Fri/Sat)
- 22nd/23rd (Thurs/Fri)
- Departures will be at 10pm, 11pm and midnight on four circular routes. 2 routes for Cityside and 2 routes for Waterside.
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