Bus from Belfast to Hillhall
3 direct routes · 27–35 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 17:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hillhall as of 12:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:40 | 17:15 | Grand Central Station | Burnbrae | Botanic, Queens University, Malone, Upper Malone & Drumbeg |
| 22 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Grand Central Station | Burnbrae | Botanic, Queens University, Malone, Belvoir, Ballylesson & Drumbeg |
| 22a | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:55 | 17:55 | Grand Central Station | Burnbrae | Botanic, Queens University, Malone, Belvoir, Purdysburn, Ballylesson & 3 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 524 bus, 22 bus or 22a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Hillhall?
3 routes run directly from Belfast to Hillhall: the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 22 (Ulsterbus), the 22a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 524, 3 times each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Burnbrae, about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Hillhall?
Between 27 minutes on the 524 and 35 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Botanic, Queens University, Malone, Upper Malone and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Hillhall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:40 and the last around 17:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Hillhall?
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.