🚌 Bus from Castlereagh to Ballymacarrett
6 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 23:32 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Metro | ~7 min | 62 | 06:14 | 23:32 | Montgomery Road |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 11 | 09:05 | 22:25 | Castlereagh Road |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 6 | 07:09 | 18:15 | Castlereagh Road |
| 5c | Metro | ~9 min | 6 | 07:54 | 18:19 | Clonduff Drive |
| 5b | Metro | ~6 min | 1 | 05:24 | 05:24 | Montgomery Road |
| N6 | Metro | ~12 min | 1 | 01:20 | 01:20 | Clonduff Drive |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh to Ballymacarrett?
6 routes run directly from Castlereagh to Ballymacarrett: the 5a (Metro), the 512 (Ulsterbus), the 12 (Ulsterbus), the 5c (Metro), the 5b (Metro), the N6 (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Castlereagh to Ballymacarrett?
Around 7 minutes on the 5a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlereagh to Ballymacarrett?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5a) leaves around 06:14 and the last around 23:32. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlereagh to Ballymacarrett?
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.