Bus from Botanic (Northern Ireland) to Malone
11 direct routes · 5–12 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 23:04 (weekdays); night service n8 runs at 01:13.
Next buses to Malone as of 03:21
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8b | Metro | ~10 min | 40 | Sat 30 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 23:04 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 8a | Metro | ~12 min | 15 | Sat 29 · Sun 21 | 06:38 | 22:19 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University & Stranmillis |
| 8c | Metro | ~11 min | 3 | weekdays only | 16:11 | 17:52 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:47 | 17:23 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 522, 93, 24a, n8, 22, 22a, 524a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 522 | Ulsterbus | ~4 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 09:21 | 16:26 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 93 | Metro | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:34 | 08:34 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 24a | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:41 | 12:41 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| n8 | Metro | ~6 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:13 | 01:13 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 22 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:54 | 15:54 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 22a | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:58 | 17:58 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
| 524a | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Dublin Road | Osbourne | Queens University |
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 8b bus, 8a bus, 8c bus, 524 bus, 522 bus, 93 bus, 24a bus or n8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Botanic to Malone?
11 routes run directly from Botanic to Malone: the 8b (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 8c (Metro), the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 522 (Ulsterbus), the 93 (Metro), the 24a (Ulsterbus), the n8 (Metro), the 22 (Ulsterbus), the 22a (Ulsterbus), the 524a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 8b, 40 times each weekday — board at Dublin Road and get off at Osbourne, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Malone?
Between 5 minutes on the 524 and 12 on the 8a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Queens University on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Botanic to Malone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 23:04 — and night service n8 runs at 01:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Malone?
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.