🚌 Bus from Belfast to Cairnshill
8 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7a | Metro | ~22 min | 45 | 05:45 | 23:00 | Howard Street |
| 7b | Metro | ~29 min | 35 | 06:30 | 21:00 | Howard Street |
| 7d | Metro | ~29 min | 4 | 19:30 | 22:30 | Howard Street |
| 516 | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 3 | 09:05 | 18:00 | Grand Central Station |
| 515 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 2 | 10:25 | 17:30 | Grand Central Station |
| N7 | Metro | ~30 min | 2 | 00:00 | 02:00 | Queens Square |
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 1 | 00:05 | 00:05 | Grand Central Station |
| 518a | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 1 | 08:15 | 08:15 | Grand Central Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast 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 Belfast to Cairnshill?
8 routes run directly from Belfast to Cairnshill: the 7a (Metro), the 7b (Metro), the 7d (Metro), the 516 (Ulsterbus), the 515 (Ulsterbus), the N7 (Metro), the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 518a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Cairnshill?
Around 22 minutes on the 7a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Cairnshill?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 7a) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Cairnshill?
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.