Bus from Castlereagh to Orangefield
3 direct routes · 5–20 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 14:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Orangefield as of 06:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castlereagh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eb3 | Metro | ~37 min | 4 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only | 09:15 | 15:25 | Clonduff | Holywood Arches (Holywood Road) | Braniel, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk, Stormont, Tullycarnet, Stormont & 4 more |
| eb1 | Metro | ~20 min | 3 | Mondays and Wednesdays only | 10:45 | 14:50 | Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre | Connswater Shopping Centre | Cregagh, Willowfield & Ballymacarrett |
| 5b | Metro | ~5 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:24 | 05:24 | Clonduff | Elmgrove | Bloomfield |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlereagh to Orangefield?
3 routes run directly from Castlereagh to Orangefield: the eb3 (Metro), the eb1 (Metro), the 5b (Metro). The most frequent is the eb3, 4 times each weekday — board at Clonduff and get off at Holywood Arches (Holywood Road), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castlereagh to Orangefield?
Between 5 minutes on the 5b and 20 on the eb1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Braniel, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk, Stormont and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlereagh to Orangefield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 14:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlereagh to Orangefield?
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.