🚌 Bus from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh
4 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Metro | ~7 min | 59 | 05:02 | 23:07 | Madrid Street |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~4 min | 10 | 09:35 | 22:55 | John Long's Corner |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 8 | 07:35 | 17:50 | Paxton Street |
| 5c | Metro | ~6 min | 5 | 07:37 | 17:49 | Castlereagh Street Junction |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballymacarrett on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh?
4 routes run directly from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh: the 5a (Metro), the 512 (Ulsterbus), the 12 (Ulsterbus), the 5c (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh?
Around 7 minutes on the 5a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5a) leaves around 05:02 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh?
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.