🚌 Bus from Botanic to Dunmurry
5 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 21:29 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9a | Metro | ~20 min | 40 | 05:48 | 21:29 | Dublin Road |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 14 | 07:01 | 22:41 | Dublin Road |
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 2 | 08:02 | 17:51 | Dublin Road |
| 9c | Metro | ~22 min | 2 | 21:59 | 23:04 | Dublin Road |
| N9 | Metro | ~13 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 Dunmurry?
5 routes run directly from Botanic to Dunmurry: the 9a (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 9c (Metro), the N9 (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Dunmurry?
Around 20 minutes on the 9a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Dunmurry?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9a) leaves around 05:48 and the last around 21:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Dunmurry?
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.