Bus from Ballyhackamore to Braniel
3 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 23:06 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 11:01, last bus 20:53.
Next buses to Braniel as of 19:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballyhackamore, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4e | Metro | ~16 min | 30 | Sat 24 · Sun 6 | 06:30 | 23:06 | Kings Road | Braniel | Orangefield, Shandon, Knock, Tullycarnet & Gilnahirk |
| eb2 | Metro | ~1 min | 4 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only | 10:20 | 16:30 | Knock Road | Clarawood Shops | Shandon |
| eb3 | Metro | ~13 min | 4 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only | 09:04 | 15:14 | Martinez Avenue | The Square | Bloomfield, Orangefield & Castlereagh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballyhackamore 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 4e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballyhackamore to Braniel?
3 routes run directly from Ballyhackamore to Braniel: the 4e (Metro), the eb2 (Metro), the eb3 (Metro). The most frequent is the 4e, 30 times each weekday — board at Kings Road and get off at Braniel, about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballyhackamore to Braniel?
Around 16 minutes on the 4e, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Orangefield, Shandon, Knock, Tullycarnet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballyhackamore to Braniel?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 23:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballyhackamore to Braniel?
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.