Translink has announced that they will run a number of free shuttle buses to Hillsborough Castle for the public during the Period of Mourning.
They have put in place a number of special transport arrangements following the death of Queen Elizabeth II to facilitate the large number of people wishing to visit Royal Hillsborough during this time.
A statement on their website read: "Translink would like to express its deepest sympathies to all those mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."
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From September 10, a free and frequent shuttle bus service will be in operation from the Eikon Centre Park & Ride facility to Hillsborough Castle operating from 10am – 8pm.
A free shuttle bus will also operate between Lisburn Train Station and the Eikon Centre from 10am – 8pm connecting passengers with the onward shuttle service to Royal Hillsborough.
Both of these shuttle bus services will operate during the Period of Mourning until further notice.
All special shuttle service timings are subject to change depending on the official events schedule.
Space will be limited on board shuttle bus services.
Normal Service Impact
There will be bus diversions in place in Royal Hillsborough during the Period of Mourning.
Customers should leave extra time for their journeys and expect delays to Ulsterbus (38 & 26b) and Goldliner 238 services as well as school services.
The Castle bus stop in Royal Hillsborough will be suspended until further notice and customers should use bus stops at the war memorial and alternative locations in the village.
For the most up-to-date information on your service please Plan Your Journey
Further Information
All special shuttle service timings are subject to change depending on the official events schedule.
For the latest public transport journey updates plan your journey, follow @Translink_NI or call 028 90 66 66 30
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