🚌 Bus from Belfast to Castlereagh
7 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Metro | ~15 min | 57 | 05:45 | 23:00 | Donegall Square West |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 10 | 09:30 | 22:50 | Laganside Bus Station |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 8 | 07:32 | 17:47 | Lanyon Place bus stop |
| 5c | Metro | ~16 min | 5 | 07:30 | 17:37 | Donegall Square West |
| 7g | Metro | ~26 min | 2 | 16:45 | 17:45 | Howard Street |
| 7h | Metro | ~21 min | 1 | 07:13 | 07:13 | Howard Street |
| N6 | Metro | ~20 min | 1 | 01:00 | 01:00 | Donegall Square West |
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 Castlereagh?
7 routes run directly from Belfast to Castlereagh: the 5a (Metro), the 512 (Ulsterbus), the 12 (Ulsterbus), the 5c (Metro), the 7g (Metro), the 7h (Metro), the N6 (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Castlereagh?
Around 15 minutes on the 5a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Castlereagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5a) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast 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.