Bus from Botanic (Northern Ireland) to Beechill
3 direct routes · 15–23 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 23:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Beechill as of 02:11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7a | Metro | ~23 min | 42 | Sat 38 · Sun 10 | 05:46 | 23:03 | Dublin Road | Glenhugh Park | Belfast, Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Galwally & 2 more |
| 652 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 8 | weekdays only | 09:07 | 18:42 | Shaftesbury Square | Cairnshill Park & Ride | Lower Ormeau |
| 652d | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 3 | weekdays only | 16:12 | 17:22 | Shaftesbury Square | Cairnshill Park & Ride | Lower Ormeau |
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 7a bus or 652 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Botanic to Beechill?
3 routes run directly from Botanic to Beechill: the 7a (Metro), the 652 (Ulsterbus), the 652d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 7a, 42 times each weekday — board at Dublin Road and get off at Glenhugh Park, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Beechill?
Between 15 minutes on the 652 and 23 on the 7a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Belfast, Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Beechill?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Beechill?
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.