🚌 Bus from Balmoral to Botanic
10 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 07:14, last bus 22:44 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Metro | ~14 min | 39 | 07:14 | 22:44 | Park Royal |
| 9a | Metro | ~14 min | 38 | 06:53 | 22:39 | Park Royal |
| 9e | Metro | ~20 min | 11 | 09:45 | 18:25 | Musgrave Park Hospital |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 10 | 07:27 | 22:24 | King's Hall |
| 9c | Metro | ~8 min | 4 | 05:29 | 22:06 | King's Hall |
| 530a | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 3 | 08:10 | 18:14 | King's Hall |
| 530 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 3 | 08:29 | 13:41 | Park Royal |
| 9f | Metro | ~19 min | 3 | 07:35 | 16:55 | Musgrave Park Hospital |
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 2 | 06:53 | 08:36 | Malone Park |
| 9g | Metro | ~11 min | 1 | 07:03 | 07:03 | Boucher Playing Fields |
Times are for the first boarding point in Balmoral 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 Balmoral to Botanic?
10 routes run directly from Balmoral to Botanic: the 9b (Metro), the 9a (Metro), the 9e (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 9c (Metro), the 530a (Ulsterbus), the 530 (Ulsterbus), the 9f (Metro), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 9g (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Balmoral to Botanic?
Around 14 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Balmoral to Botanic?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9b) leaves around 07:14 and the last around 22:44. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Balmoral 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.