🚌 Bus from Castlereagh to Braniel
9 direct routes · about 3 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 23:12 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Metro | ~3 min | 59 | 05:05 | 23:12 | Houston Park |
| 6f | Metro | ~1 min | 12 | 07:35 | 18:52 | Rochester Road |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~4 min | 10 | 09:39 | 22:59 | Orby Place |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~3 min | 8 | 07:40 | 17:55 | Houston Park |
| EB3 | Metro | ~1 min | 4 | 09:15 | 15:25 | Clonduff |
| 7g | Metro | ~6 min | 2 | 17:11 | 18:07 | Alanbrooke Road |
| 25c | Ulsterbus | ~2 min | 2 | 09:59 | 13:29 | Rochester Road |
| 7h | Metro | ~4 min | 1 | 07:34 | 07:34 | Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre |
| N6 | Metro | ~1 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 Braniel?
9 routes run directly from Castlereagh to Braniel: the 5a (Metro), the 6f (Metro), the 512 (Ulsterbus), the 12 (Ulsterbus), the EB3 (Metro), the 7g (Metro), the 25c (Ulsterbus), the 7h (Metro), the N6 (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Castlereagh to Braniel?
Around 3 minutes on the 5a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlereagh to Braniel?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5a) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 23:12. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlereagh to Braniel?
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.