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Lauren Harte

Translink announces timetable changes to bus and rail services over Easter

Translink has announced that holiday timetables will operate on Easter Monday and Tuesday for those considering a day out or a short trip.

Timetables on Easter Monday and Tuesday, 18 th and 19 th April will operate slightly differently to regular weekday timetables.

Ulsterbus and Goldliner will be running Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday schedules, while Metro/Glider will operate holiday timetables.

Read more: Translink and unions meet ahead of planned shut down of NI bus services due to strike action

Trains will operate a Saturday timetable, with an early close on the Portrush line on Easter Monday with the last service departing 8.02pm.

Special family trains, which are now available for online booking, will also be running to Portrush on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday, leaving Belfast Lanyon Place at 9.50am and returning at 5.37pm.

University and Dhu Varren train stations will be closed on both days and will be served by the Ulsterbus 140 service.

Translink's Director of Service Operations Ian Campbell said: “Whether you’re planning an Easter Break, a short trip or one or two journeys, there are comfortable, hassle-free ways to travel with our attractive, everyday fare offers and transport options this Easter.”

Read more: Key dates in shut down of Translink bus services across NI due to strike action

Read more: New transport hub to be named Belfast Grand Central Station

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