Bus from Cairnshill to Botanic (Northern Ireland)
3 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Botanic (Northern Ireland) as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cairnshill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7b | Metro | ~28 min | 45 | Sat 35 · Sun 7 | 06:56 | 22:32 | Laurelgrove | Albion Street | Four Winds, Newtownbreda, Galwally, Rosetta, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh & 2 more |
| 7a | Metro | ~26 min | 43 | Sat 37 · Sun 11 | 05:23 | 23:05 | Cairnshill Court | Albion Street | Beechill, Newtownbreda, Galwally, Rosetta, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh & 2 more |
| 7d | Metro | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 19:37 | 20:33 | Laurelgrove | Albion Street | Four Winds, Newtownbreda, Galwally, Rosetta, Cregagh, Rosetta & 4 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 7b bus, 7a bus or 7d bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 7b, 45 times each weekday — board at Laurelgrove and get off at Albion Street, about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cairnshill to Botanic?
Around 28 minutes on the 7b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Four Winds, Newtownbreda, Galwally, Rosetta and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnshill to Botanic?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:23 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables 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.