Bus from Andersonstown to Botanic (Northern Ireland)
3 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 18:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Botanic (Northern Ireland) as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Andersonstown, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8c | Metro | ~22 min | 5 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 18:32 | Ladybrook Shops | Albion Street | Finaghy, Upper Malone, Malone & Queens University |
| 9j | Metro | ~18 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:11 | 08:24 | Beech Hall | Albion Street | Falls, Milltown, Falls, The Village & Belfast City Hospital |
| 9g | Metro | ~19 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 06:58 | Slievegallion Drive | Albion Street | Finaghy, Balmoral, Windsor, Falls, The Village & Belfast City Hospital |
Times are for the first boarding point in Andersonstown on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 8c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Andersonstown to Botanic?
3 routes run directly from Andersonstown to Botanic: the 8c (Metro), the 9j (Metro), the 9g (Metro). The most frequent is the 8c, 5 times each weekday — board at Ladybrook Shops and get off at Albion Street, about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Andersonstown to Botanic?
Around 22 minutes on the 8c, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Finaghy, Upper Malone, Malone, Queens University on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Andersonstown to Botanic?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 18:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Andersonstown to Botanic?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.