Bus from Botanic (Northern Ireland) to Andersonstown
3 direct routes · 13–29 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 17:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Andersonstown as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Botanic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8c | Metro | ~29 min | 3 | weekdays only | 16:11 | 17:52 | Dublin Road | Ladybrook Shops | Queens University, Malone, Upper Malone & Finaghy |
| 9j | Metro | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:28 | 17:28 | Dublin Road | Slievegallion Drive | Belfast City Hospital, The Village, Falls, Milltown & Falls |
| 9g | Metro | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:48 | 05:48 | Dublin Road | Slievegallion Drive | Belfast City Hospital, The Village, Falls, Windsor, Balmoral & Finaghy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Botanic 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 8c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Botanic to Andersonstown?
3 routes run directly from Botanic to Andersonstown: the 8c (Metro), the 9j (Metro), the 9g (Metro). The most frequent is the 8c, 3 times each weekday — board at Dublin Road and get off at Ladybrook Shops, about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Andersonstown?
Between 13 minutes on the 9g and 29 on the 8c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Queens University, Malone, Upper Malone, Finaghy on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Andersonstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 17:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Andersonstown?
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.