Bus from Botanic (Northern Ireland) to Falls
5 direct routes · 4–19 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 19:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Falls as of 02:44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9e | Metro | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:08 | 18:01 | Dublin Road | Boucher Way | Belfast City Hospital & The Village |
| 9h | Metro | ~12 min | 7 | weekdays only | 10:25 | 16:28 | Dublin Road | Park Centre | Belfast City Hospital & The Village |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9k, 9j, 9g
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9k | Metro | ~9 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 18:44 | 19:44 | Dublin Road | Park Centre | Belfast City Hospital & The Village |
| 9j | Metro | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:28 | 17:28 | Dublin Road | Kennedy Centre | Belfast City Hospital, The Village & Milltown |
| 9g | Metro | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:48 | 05:48 | Dublin Road | Boucher Way | Belfast City Hospital & The Village |
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 9e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Botanic to Falls?
5 routes run directly from Botanic to Falls: the 9e (Metro), the 9h (Metro), the 9k (Metro), the 9j (Metro), the 9g (Metro). The most frequent is the 9e, 14 times each weekday — board at Dublin Road and get off at Boucher Way, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Falls?
Between 4 minutes on the 9g and 19 on the 9j, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Belfast City Hospital, The Village on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Falls?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 19:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Falls?
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.