🚌 Bus from Botanic to Balmoral
7 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:48, last bus 22:24 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Metro | ~10 min | 40 | 06:48 | 22:24 | Dublin Road |
| 9a | Metro | ~10 min | 40 | 05:48 | 21:29 | Dublin Road |
| 9e | Metro | ~15 min | 14 | 07:09 | 18:00 | Dublin Road |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 14 | 07:01 | 22:41 | Dublin Road |
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 2 | 08:02 | 17:51 | Dublin Road |
| 9c | Metro | ~8 min | 2 | 21:59 | 23:04 | Dublin Road |
| N9 | Metro | ~5 min | 2 | 00:15 | 02:14 | Bradbury Place |
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 Balmoral?
7 routes run directly from Botanic to Balmoral: the 9b (Metro), the 9a (Metro), the 9e (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 9c (Metro), the N9 (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Balmoral?
Around 10 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Balmoral?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9b) leaves around 06:48 and the last around 22:24. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Balmoral?
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.