Translink Nightmovers return to Derry~Londonderry with late night bus and rail for Christmas Season

Translink has announced it will be operating additional late-night bus, coach and train services in the lead up to the festive season for revellers visiting Derry~Londonderry for nights out.

Commencing Friday, 2^nd December additional late-night services will make it easy for more people to choose public transport as their first choice for Christmas travel with a range of Foyle Metro routes as well as Goldliner and rail services travelling to and from the City.

Commenting on the return of the late-night timetable, Translink Group Chief Executive, Chris Conway said: 
 

“We are looking forward to re-introducing these additional late-night Foyle Metro services alongside later Goldliner and train services operating from Belfast to return to Derry~Londonderry.  We want to play our part and have forged relationships with key partners in Derry~Londonderry to develop this package, to help support the local economy at this crucial time of year while giving people a reliable and safe way home. 

“We know there has been strong public interest and we are expecting services to be busy as more people get back out to meet friends, family and enjoy all that the city have to offer. More passengers travelling this Christmas will also clearly demonstrate the need for further development of late-night services and the funding that will be needed to sustain them.

“We will continue to work with all stakeholders to collectively promote the value of late-night public transport in our drive to create a more connected, sustainable and liveable city for all.

Welcoming news of the additional services, Anna Doherty, Chief Executive, Londonderry Chamber, said, “This is excellent for Derry and the North West and the Chamber is pleased to support Translink’s Nightmovers scheme. This will be a big boost for hospitality and retail businesses in the busy run up to Christmas, and will bring more shoppers, visitors, and Christmas revellers to our region. Christmas is a vital period for businesses of all kinds and extended public transport hours will provide a welcome economic boost for our traders.”

Visit Derry, Chief Executive, Odhran Dunne, added, “These late services are a welcome initiative from Translink and will support Derry’s vibrant night-time offering which attracts people to the City from across the globe. With extended public transport it will allow people to enjoy even more of what the city has to offer over Christmas, with the confidence of knowing that they can get home safe.”

Normal fares will apply on these special night services and passengers are reminded that fares have been frozen at 2019 prices. There are also a range of discount tickets available and anyone using a valid day ticket or multi-journey travel card can also travel for no additional cost.

Full details of our festive travel package and Christmas timetable arrangements are now available on our website www.translink.co.uk/nightmovers, social media channels and via our contact centre. 

ENDS 

Notes to the Editor:

Derry-Londonderry Christmas arrangements

Foyle Metro Night Movers:

• Foyle Metro December dates of operation include:
  • 2^nd / 3^rd (Fri/Sat)
  • 9^th / 10^th (Fri/Sat)
  • 16^th / 17^th (Fri/Sat)
  • 22^nd / 23^rd (Thurs/Fri)
  • Departures will be at 10pm, 11pm and midnight on four circular routes. 2 routes for Cityside and 2 routes for Waterside.

Cityside Route 1 – Depart 10pm, 11pm and midnight	Foyle Street, Creggan Estate, Hazelbank Roundabout, Springvale, Earhart, Culmore Road
Cityside Route 2 - Depart 10pm, 11pm and midnight	Foyle Street, Carnhill, Slievemore, Shantallow, Culmore
Waterside Route 1 - Depart 10pm, 11pm and midnight	Foyle Street, Limavady Road, Crescent Link, Irish Street, Newbuildings
Waterside Route 2- Depart 210pm, 11pm and midnight	Foyle Street, Curryneirin, Ivy Mead, Strathfoyle

Goldliner Coach:

• 212 Goldliner services from Europa Bus Centre on Friday and Saturday nights from Friday 2^nd December until Friday 23^rd and including Thursday 22^nd December.
• December
  • 2^nd / 3^rd (Fri/Sat)
  • 9^th / 10^th (Fri/Sat)
  • 16^th / 17^th (Fri/Sat)
  • 22^nd / 23^rd (Thurs/Fri)

Europa Buscentre to Derry~Londonderry (Goldliner) at 00:15 & 01:15

NI Railways:

Friday 2^nd December until Friday 23^rd December – Night Movers Friday & Saturday

• 2^nd / 3^rd (Fri/Sat)
  • 9^th / 10^th (Fri/Sat)
  • 16^th / 17^th (Fri/Sat)
  • 23^rd (Fri)

• Ex Derry~Londonderry there will be an additional late train to Coleraine time at 23:32.
• In addition, the 22:40 timetabled rail service from Belfast Gt Victoria Street to Coleraine will extend through to Derry~Londonderry

2022 Christmas Holiday Service Plans
	Northern Ireland Railways	Metro	Ulsterbus
Friday 23rd Dec	Normal Service	Normal Service	Normal Service
Saturday 24th Dec	Saturday Service Last departure 21:00hrs	Saturday Service Last departure 21:00hrs	Saturday Service Last departure 21:00hrs
Sunday 25th Dec	No Service	No Service	No Service
Monday 26th Dec	No Service	Limited Service Shopping	Limited Service Shopping
Tuesday 27th Dec	Saturday Service	Public Holiday Service	Public Holiday Service
Wednesday 28th Dec	Saturday Service	Normal Service	Normal Service
Thursday 29th Dec	Saturday Service	Normal Service	Normal Service
Friday 30th Dec	Saturday Service	Normal Service	Normal Service
Saturday 31st Dec	Saturday Service	Saturday Service	Saturday Service
Sunday 1st Jan	Sunday Service	Limited Service Shopping	Limited Service Shopping
Monday 2nd Jan	Saturday Service	Public Holiday Service	Public Holiday Service
Tuesday 3rd Jan	Normal Service plus Schools	Normal Service plus Schools	Normal Service plus Schools