Bus from Belfast to Purdysburn
8 direct routes · 14–26 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 22:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Purdysburn as of 16:40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6c | Metro | ~26 min | 15 | Sat 18 · Sun 11 | 06:40 | 22:20 | Donegall Square West | Hydebank | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Galwally, Newtownbreda & 1 more |
| 6d | Metro | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:24 | 19:14 | Waterfront | Hydebank | Willowfield, Ravenhill, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Galwally, Newtownbreda & 1 more |
| 513 | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:33 | 17:45 | Adelaide Street | Belvoir Park | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Galwally, Newtownbreda & 1 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 13, 24a, 13a, 22a, 522
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | Adelaide Street | Belvoir Park | Windsor & Belvoir |
| 24a | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:40 | 12:40 | Grand Central Station | Belvoir Park | Botanic, Queens University, Malone & Belvoir |
| 13a | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Grand Central Station | Belvoir Park | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta & Belvoir |
| 22a | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:55 | 17:55 | Grand Central Station | Belvoir Park | Botanic, Queens University, Malone & Belvoir |
| 522 | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | Grand Central Station | Belvoir Park | Botanic, Queens University, Malone & Belvoir |
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 6c bus, 513 bus, 13 bus, 24a bus, 13a bus, 22a bus or 522 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Purdysburn?
8 routes run directly from Belfast to Purdysburn: the 6c (Metro), the 6d (Metro), the 513 (Ulsterbus), the 13 (Ulsterbus), the 24a (Ulsterbus), the 13a (Ulsterbus), the 22a (Ulsterbus), the 522 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 6c, 15 times each weekday — board at Donegall Square West and get off at Hydebank, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Purdysburn?
Between 14 minutes on the 24a and 26 on the 6c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Purdysburn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 22:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Purdysburn?
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.