Bus from Braniel to Willowfield
5 direct routes · 13–25 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 23:21 (weekdays); night service n6 runs at 01:24.
Next buses to Willowfield as of 05:31
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 | ~25 min | 31 | Sat 24 · Sun 7 | 06:20 | 23:21 | Braniel | Albert Bridge | Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Knock, Shandon, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 3 more |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 10 | Sat 12 · Sun 5 | 09:03 | 22:23 | Glenview Park | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Castlereagh, Cregagh & Ballymacarrett |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 7 | weekdays only | 07:07 | 18:13 | Glenview Park | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Castlereagh, Cregagh & Ballymacarrett |
| 5c | Metro | ~13 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 17:25 | Carncaver Road | Albert Bridge | Castlereagh, Cregagh & Ballymacarrett |
| n6 | Metro | ~9 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:24 | 01:24 | Glen Rise | Albert Bridge | Castlereagh, Cregagh & Ballymacarrett |
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, 512 bus, 12 bus, 5c bus or n6 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Braniel to Willowfield?
5 routes run directly from Braniel to Willowfield: the 4e (Metro), the 512 (Ulsterbus), the 12 (Ulsterbus), the 5c (Metro), the n6 (Metro). The most frequent is the 4e, 31 times each weekday — board at Braniel and get off at Albert Bridge, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Braniel to Willowfield?
Between 13 minutes on the 5c and 25 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 Willowfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 23:21 — and night service n6 runs at 01:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Braniel to Willowfield?
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.