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Jane Corscadden

Translink announces timetable changes to bus and rail services over May Bank Holiday

Translink has announced a number of changes to bus and rail timetables for the May Bank Holiday.

Timetables on May 2 will operate slightly differently to regular weekday timetables, with NI Railways and Enterprise trains operating on a Saturday timetable.

Ulsterbus/Goldliner and Metro/Glider will also work to a holiday schedule on this day.

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To accommodate the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday, May 1, Translink has also announced they will be operating early morning trains from Bangor, Coleraine, Larne Harbour, and Newry to bring people into Belfast in plenty of time for the event.

Translink’s Director of Commercial Operations David Cowan said: “We are offering hassle-free ways to travel with our attractive, every day fare offers, whether you’re planning a short trip or a couple of journeys over the Bank Holiday weekend.

“Families travelling with us can avail of special discounts including our Family and Friends tickets which allow unlimited travel on all Translink services for up to 2 adults and four children, costing £22.00. It can be purchased from any main station or from a bus driver.

"iLink cards give unlimited day travel on all buses and trains across Northern Ireland. Day return fares on Goldliner and NI Railways are 1/3 off after 9.30am and special Bus Rambler tickets are available for journeys taken after 9.15am.

“Passengers are advised to check their journey in advance using the Translink website www.translink.co.uk, by using our Journey Planner, or by phoning Translink’s Contact Centre on 02890 666630”.

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