🚌 Bus from Cairnshill to Botanic
3 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 22:33 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7b | Metro | ~22 min | 38 | 07:02 | 22:33 | Laurelgrove |
| 7a | Metro | ~24 min | 3 | 09:09 | 23:01 | Laurelgrove |
| 7d | Metro | ~20 min | 2 | 19:38 | 20:33 | Laurelgrove |
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 Botanic?
3 routes run directly from Cairnshill to Botanic: the 7b (Metro), the 7a (Metro), the 7d (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Cairnshill to Botanic?
Around 22 minutes on the 7b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnshill to Botanic?
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 Botanic?
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.