Public transport arrangements during the Period of Mourning

The following special public transport arrangements will be in place during the Period of Mourning.

Travel to Royal Hillsborough:

From September 10, a free and frequent shuttle bus service will be in operation from the Eikon Centre Park & Ride facility to Hillsborough Castle operating from 10am – 8pm. A free shuttle bus will also operate between Lisburn Train Station and the Eikon Centre from 10am – 8pm connecting passengers with the onward shuttle service to Royal Hillsborough.

Both of these shuttle bus services will operate during the Period of Mourning until further notice. All special shuttle service timings are subject to change depending on the official events schedule.

Normal Service Impact:

There will be bus diversions in place in Royal Hillsborough during the Period of Mourning. Customers should leave extra time for their journeys and expect disruption to Ulsterbus (38 & 26b) and Goldliner 238 services as well as school services.

The Castle bus stop in Royal Hillsborough will be suspended until further notice and customers should use bus stops at the war memorial and alternative locations in the village. All special shuttle service timings are subject to change depending on the official events schedule.

For the latest public transport journey updates visit www.translink.co.uk/royal or call 028 90 66 66 30. For any further information about official proceedings during this period of mourning visit www.nio.gov.uk