Bus from Braniel to Bloomfield (Northern Ireland)
2 direct routes · 8–17 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 23:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bloomfield (Northern Ireland) as of 05:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Braniel, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4e | Metro | ~17 min | 31 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 06:20 | 23:21 | Braniel | Lichfield Avenue | Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Knock, Shandon, Ballyhackamore & Strandtown |
| 5b | Metro | ~8 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:19 | 05:19 | The Square | Lichfield Avenue | Castlereagh & Orangefield |
Times are for the first boarding point in Braniel 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 4e bus or 5b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Braniel to Bloomfield?
2 routes run directly from Braniel to Bloomfield: the 4e (Metro), the 5b (Metro). The most frequent is the 4e, 31 times each weekday — board at Braniel and get off at Lichfield Avenue, about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Braniel to Bloomfield?
Between 8 minutes on the 5b and 17 on the 4e, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Knock, Shandon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Braniel to Bloomfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 23:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Braniel to Bloomfield?
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.