Belfast Bus Lanes & Bus Gates — Operating Times
Camera-enforced bus lanes and bus gates in Belfast, with hours, permitted vehicles and fines. Bus lane PCNs here are £90, reduced to £45 if paid within 14 days.
Covers Falls, Shankill, Andersonstown, Stranmillis, Malone, Cregagh, Ballysillan, Ligoniel, Sydenham, Finaghy, Balmoral and Ormeau — bus lanes and bus gates in these areas are enforced by Department for Infrastructure (NI), so any we track there are listed below. They are listed by road name, exactly as the road appears on the PCN and the roadside sign.
| Road | Type | Operating times | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertbridge RoadAlbertbridge Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Andersonstown RoadAndersonstown Road, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Antrim RoadAntrim Road, Belfast — Inbound and Outbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am / 3.30–6.30pm Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Ballygowan RoadBallygowan Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Morning peak weekdays | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Ballyhenry RoadBallyhenry Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Ballynahinch Road, CarryduffBallynahinch Road, Carryduff, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Botanic AvenueBotanic Avenue, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Bruce StreetBruce Street, Belfast — Eastbound (temporary) | Bus lane | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Castle StreetCastle Street, Belfast — Eastbound/Westbound | Bus only street | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Castlereagh RoadCastlereagh Road, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am / 3.30–6.30pm Mon–Fri | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Chichester StreetChichester Street, Belfast — Eastbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| College AvenueCollege Avenue, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| College Square EastCollege Square East, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Corporation Street / Garmoyle Street contra flowCorporation Street / Garmoyle Street contra flow, Belfast — Outbound | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Cregagh RoadCregagh Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Cromac StreetCromac Street, Belfast — Northbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Crumlin RoadCrumlin Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Divis StreetDivis Street, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Donegall RoadDonegall Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Donegall Square EastDonegall Square East, Belfast — Southbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Donegall Square NorthDonegall Square North, Belfast — Eastbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Donegall Square SouthDonegall Square South, Belfast — Westbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Donegall Square WestDonegall Square West, Belfast — City centre | Bus only street | 24/7 | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Dublin RoadDublin Road, Belfast — Outbound (temporary) | Bus lane | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Duncrue StreetDuncrue Street, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 24/7 | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| East Bridge StreetEast Bridge Street, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Falls RoadFalls Road, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Fisherwick PlaceFisherwick Place, Belfast — Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Glen RoadGlen Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Great Victoria StreetGreat Victoria Street, Belfast — Belfast Rapid Transit lane between Hope Street and the Europa Hotel; ordinary bus lane between Donegall Road and Hope Street | Bus lane | Varies by section | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Holywood RoadHolywood Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 8–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Howard StreetHoward Street, Belfast — Westbound (including temporary) | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| KingswayKingsway, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Lisburn RoadLisburn Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Malone RoadMalone Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| May StreetMay Street, Belfast — Westbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| M1 hard shoulderM1 hard shoulder, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| M2 hard shoulderM2 hard shoulder, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Nelson StreetNelson Street, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| North StreetNorth Street, Belfast — Northbound (temporary) | Bus lane | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Ormeau RoadOrmeau Road, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Oxford StreetOxford Street, Belfast — Southbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Queen's QuayQueen's Quay, Belfast — Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Queensway / KingswayQueensway / Kingsway, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Queens SquareQueens Square, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 24/7 | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Queen StreetQueen Street, Belfast — Northbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Saintfield RoadSaintfield Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Shaftesbury SquareShaftesbury Square, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours Mon–Fri | Buses, Pedal cycles |
| Shankill RoadShankill Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Shore RoadShore Road, Belfast — citybound from Whitewell Tabernacle to the M2 slip road; countrybound from Skegoniel Avenue to Napoleon's Gate | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am / 3.30–6.30pm Mon–Fri | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Stewartstown RoadStewartstown Road, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Stranmillis RoadStranmillis Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Station Road, WhiteabbeyStation Road, Whiteabbey, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Sat | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Upper Lisburn RoadUpper Lisburn Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am / 4.30–6pm Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Upper Malone RoadUpper Malone Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Upper Newtownards RoadUpper Newtownards Road, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Upper Queen StreetUpper Queen Street, Belfast — Northbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Victoria StreetVictoria Street, Belfast — Northbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| Wellington PlaceWellington Place, Belfast — Eastbound | Bus lane | 7am–7pm Mon–Sat | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| WestlinkWestlink, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | See signage | Busesnot a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Whitewell RoadWhitewell Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am Mon–Fri | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| Woodstock RoadWoodstock Road, Belfast — Inbound | Bus lane | Varies by section | Buses, Permitted taxis (Class B and D only)not a full list — the council publishes no exemptions for this lane |
| York RoadYork Road, Belfast — citybound from North Derby Street to Limestone Road; countrybound from Limestone Road to Skegoneill Road | Bus lane | 7.30–9.30am / 3.30–6.30pm Mon–Fri | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
| York StreetYork Street, Belfast — Inbound/Outbound | Bus lane | Peak hours weekdays | Buses, Pedal cycles, Motorcycles+1 more |
Missing a road? Restrictions change and new bus gates appear every year. Check how to look up any bus lane, and remember: the roadside sign is the legal authority.