🚌 Bus from Botanic to Andersonstown
3 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 17:11, last bus 17:51 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8c | Metro | ~26 min | 2 | 17:11 | 17:51 | Dublin Road |
| 9j | Metro | ~16 min | 1 | 17:26 | 17:26 | Dublin Road |
| 9g | Metro | ~11 min | 1 | 05:48 | 05:48 | Dublin Road |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Andersonstown?
Around 26 minutes on the 8c, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Andersonstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8c) leaves around 17:11 and the last around 17:51. Check the route timetable 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.