Bus from Derriaghy to Finaghy
11 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 22:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Finaghy as of 07:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Derriaghy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9a | Metro | ~11 min | 41 | Sat 34 · Sun 13 | 06:43 | 22:28 | River Road | Beechmount Park | Dunmurry |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 10 | Sat 3 · Sun 8 | 07:08 | 22:13 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Lambeg & Dunmurry |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 3 | 07:25 | 20:23 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Dunmurry |
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 10 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 07:42 | 17:27 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Lambeg & Dunmurry |
| 530a | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 17:55 | The Cutts | Beechmount Park | Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook, Poleglass, Suffolk & Ladybrook |
| 9c | Metro | ~11 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 10 | 05:13 | 22:00 | River Road | Beechmount Park | Dunmurry & Taughmonagh |
| 103 | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:03 | 17:13 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Lambeg & Dunmurry |
| 530 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:10 | 13:25 | The Cutts | Beechmount Park | Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook, Poleglass, Suffolk & Ladybrook |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 525, 38, 551a
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 08:17 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Lambeg & Dunmurry |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 2 | weekdays only | 11:40 | 15:40 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Dunmurry |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 18:33 | 19:23 | Killeaton | Beechmount Park | Lambeg & Dunmurry |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derriaghy 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 9a bus, 523 bus, 538 bus, 551 bus, 9c bus, 103 bus, 530 bus or 525 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derriaghy to Finaghy?
11 routes run directly from Derriaghy to Finaghy: the 9a (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 530a (Ulsterbus), the 9c (Metro), the 103 (Ulsterbus), the 530 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus), the 551a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9a, 41 times each weekday — board at River Road and get off at Beechmount Park, about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derriaghy to Finaghy?
Around 11 minutes on the 9a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunmurry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derriaghy to Finaghy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 22:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derriaghy to Finaghy?
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.