🚌 Bus from Belfast to Upper Malone
6 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 23:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8b | Metro | ~15 min | 35 | 06:55 | 23:00 | Donegall Square East |
| 8a | Metro | ~19 min | 13 | 06:35 | 22:15 | Donegall Square East |
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | 09:40 | 17:15 | Grand Central Station |
| 8c | Metro | ~21 min | 2 | 17:05 | 17:45 | Donegall Square East |
| N8 | Metro | ~22 min | 1 | 01:00 | 01:00 | Queens Square |
| 524a | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 1 | 15:45 | 15:45 | 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 Upper Malone?
6 routes run directly from Belfast to Upper Malone: the 8b (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 8c (Metro), the N8 (Metro), the 524a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Upper Malone?
Around 15 minutes on the 8b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Upper Malone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8b) leaves around 06:55 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Upper Malone?
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.