🚌 Bus from Belfast to Stranmillis
2 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 07:55, last bus 20:15 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8d | Metro | ~8 min | 25 | 07:55 | 20:15 | Donegall Square East |
| 8a | Metro | ~9 min | 13 | 06:35 | 22:15 | Donegall Square East |
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 Stranmillis?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Stranmillis: the 8d (Metro), the 8a (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Stranmillis?
Around 8 minutes on the 8d, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Stranmillis?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8d) leaves around 07:55 and the last around 20:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Stranmillis?
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.