🚌 Bus from Cairnshill to Belfast
8 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 22:33 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7b | Metro | ~28 min | 38 | 07:02 | 22:33 | Laurelgrove |
| 515 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 12 | 08:02 | 22:32 | Old Saintfield Road |
| 518a | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 4 | 07:22 | 18:22 | Primrose Hill |
| 7a | Metro | ~30 min | 3 | 09:09 | 23:01 | Laurelgrove |
| 7d | Metro | ~25 min | 2 | 19:38 | 20:33 | Laurelgrove |
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | 23:27 | 23:27 | Old Saintfield Road |
| 516 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 1 | 16:48 | 16:48 | Knockbracken Healthcare Park |
| 15 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 1 | 07:27 | 07:27 | Old Saintfield Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cairnshill on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cairnshill to Belfast?
8 routes run directly from Cairnshill to Belfast: the 7b (Metro), the 515 (Ulsterbus), the 518a (Ulsterbus), the 7a (Metro), the 7d (Metro), the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 516 (Ulsterbus), the 15 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Cairnshill to Belfast?
Around 28 minutes on the 7b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnshill to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 7b) leaves around 07:02 and the last around 22:33. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cairnshill to Belfast?
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.