Additional bus services for Foyle Maritime Festival-goers announced

Translink will be operating several additional late bus and coach services from Derry on Saturday 29th June during the city’s Foyle Maritime Festival.

All extra services will depart from inside Foyle Street Bus Station at 11.30pm and include Goldliner journeys bound for Belfast and Coleraine, Ulsterbus routes to Strabane, Limavady and Dungiven and Foyle Metro services covering Cityside and Waterside routes.

Alan Young, Service Delivery Manager, Foyle Street Bus Station, said: “We are pleased to offer these extra services to ensure festival-goers can make the most of their day out and get home safely and conveniently.

“We are hopeful that these service enhancements will encourage even more people to shift away from private motoring and experience the popular Foyle Maritime Festival in a cleaner, greener way while also enjoying comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi and USB charging.

“So, why not leave the car at home, sit back and relax.”

Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Barr, said: “As we prepare to welcome tens of thousands of people to our riverfront for the Foyle Maritime Festival, I would like to encourage local residents and visitors to familiarise themselves with the public transport options available and to consider using them where possible.

“Translink services offer a convenient and affordable option for getting to and from the festival area and choosing public transport as an alternative to the car can help reduce traffic congestion, carbon emissions and demand for parking in and around the city centre.

“A number of temporary traffic and travel arrangements will be in place next week to facilitate the festival, you can review these and access the full programme on the festival website at www.foylemaritime.com and updates will be posted on the event's social media pages.”

Visitors to the Foyle Maritime Festival can also avail of a wide variety of great value fares and ticketing options across bus and rail, including Family & Friends tickets, Day Passes, Rambler and iLink.

Contactless ticketing and payments options are available on all Derry buses and coaches, providing convenience and flexibility for travellers, reducing cash payments and ensuring faster boarding.

Full timetable and fare information available via www.translink.co.uk,Translink’s Journey Planner or by visiting Foyle Street Bus Station. 

Foyle Maritime Festival late night extra services

212 – To Belfast, stopping at Dungiven, Maghera, Magherafelt, Castledawson, Toome 

234 – To Coleraine, stopping at Eglinton, Greysteel, Ballykelly, Limavady

148 – To Dungiven, stopping at Drumahoe Park and Ride, Claudy, Feeny

143 – To Limavady, stopping at Strathfoyle, Eglinton, Greysteel, Ballykelly

98 – To Strabane, stopping at Newbuildings, Magheramason, Ballymagorry

3N – To Kilfennan, Gobnascale, Drumahoe, Curryneirin

7N – To Brandywell, Creggan, Hazelbank, Ballymagroarty, Nelson Drive, Limavady Rd

12N – To Carnhill, Slievemore, Skeoge, Culmore