Key advice for passengers and hints for 'perfect trip' as Translink announces Easter holiday arrangements
Translink has announced timetable arrangements for over the Easter holiday period.
For passengers considering a day out or short trip, holiday timetables will operate on Easter Monday (April 6) and Tuesday (April 7).
Ian Campbell, Translink’s director of service operations, said: “Whether you’re planning an Easter Break, or short trips closer to home, there are comfortable, affordable and hassle-free ways to travel with our attractive, everyday fare offers and public transport options this Easter:
- Timetables on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday will operate differently to regular weekday schedules. Ulsterbus and Goldliner will be running Saturday, Sunday or holiday timetables, depending on the service.
- Metro and Glider will operate Sunday timetables on Easter Monday, and Saturday timetables on Easter Tuesday, while school holiday timetables will also be in effect over the Easter period.
- For rail passengers over Easter, Saturday schedules will be in place on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April.”
Ian went on to point out the company’s popular ‘Days Out’ webpage is packed with inspiration for Easter travel and provides all the practical information needed to plan the perfect trip.
He added: “Special family trains, which are now available for online booking, will also be running to Portrush on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday, leaving Belfast Grand Central Station at 9.40am and returning at 6.25pm. Tickets can be booked online at www.translink.co.uk for £24 for up to two adults and four children.
“Other great value ticket options include our Family & Friends ticket for only £24, offering unlimited day travel on all Translink services in Northern Ireland. For Belfast days out, a Metro and Glider Family Day Ticket costs just £10 for unlimited day travel. Both of these tickets cover up to two adults and four children.
“The bus rambler ticket is also available for £10, offering unlimited day travel on Ulsterbus/Goldliner, Metro and Glider services after 9.15am while rail passengers can enjoy 25% off day return fares after 9.30am on NI Railways services over Easter.”
He concluded: "With our wide range of services and good value tickets available, we're looking forward to helping more people enjoy safe, reliable and convenient journeys by bus and train this Easter."
Passengers are advised to check and plan their Easter travel in advance using the Translink Journey Planner.