Bus from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh
4 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlereagh as of 05:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballymacarrett, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Metro | ~7 min | 60 | Sat 51 · Sun 21 | 05:03 | 23:09 | Paxton Street | Clonduff | Cregagh & Braniel |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 9 | Sat 12 · Sun 5 | 09:34 | 22:54 | Paxton Street | Clonduff | Cregagh & Braniel |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 8 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 17:49 | Paxton Street | Clonduff | Cregagh & Braniel |
| 5c | Metro | ~10 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 16:50 | Paxton Street | Clonduff | Cregagh |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5a bus, 512 bus, 12 bus or 5c bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 5a, 60 times each weekday — board at Paxton Street and get off at Clonduff, about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh?
Around 7 minutes on the 5a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cregagh, Braniel on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballymacarrett to Castlereagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetables 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.