Bus from Botanic (Northern Ireland) to Newtownbreda
4 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 23:03 (weekdays); night service n7 runs 00:13–02:13.
Next buses to Newtownbreda as of 06:22
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 | ~20 min | 42 | Sat 38 · Sun 10 | 05:46 | 23:03 | Dublin Road | Mount Oriel | Belfast, Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta & Galwally |
| 7b | Metro | ~20 min | 41 | Sat 32 · Sun 7 | 06:32 | 21:03 | Dublin Road | Mount Oriel | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta & Galwally |
| 7d | Metro | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 19:32 | 22:33 | Dublin Road | Mount Oriel | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Cregagh, Rosetta & 1 more |
| n7 | Metro | ~12 min | 2 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:13 | 02:13 | Dublin Road | Mount Oriel | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta & Galwally |
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, 7b bus, 7d bus or n7 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Botanic to Newtownbreda?
4 routes run directly from Botanic to Newtownbreda: the 7a (Metro), the 7b (Metro), the 7d (Metro), the n7 (Metro). The most frequent is the 7a, 42 times each weekday — board at Dublin Road and get off at Mount Oriel, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Botanic to Newtownbreda?
Around 20 minutes on the 7a, depending on time of day and 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 Newtownbreda?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 23:03 — and night service n7 runs 00:13–02:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botanic to Newtownbreda?
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.