Bus from Castlereagh to Stormont
3 direct routes · 10–24 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 13:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stormont as of 13:47
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 | ~23 min | 4 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only | 09:15 | 15:25 | Clonduff | Summerhill Avenue | Braniel, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk & Tullycarnet |
| 25c | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:00 | 13:30 | Clonduff Drive | Summerhill Avenue | Braniel & Shandon |
| 7h | Metro | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Clonduff | Stormont Sports Ground | Braniel, Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Knock, Tullycarnet & Dundonald |
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 25c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlereagh to Stormont?
3 routes run directly from Castlereagh to Stormont: the eb3 (Metro), the 25c (Ulsterbus), the 7h (Metro). The most frequent is the eb3, 4 times each weekday — board at Clonduff and get off at Summerhill Avenue, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castlereagh to Stormont?
Between 10 minutes on the 25c and 24 on the 7h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Braniel, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlereagh to Stormont?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 13:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlereagh to Stormont?
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.