Bus from Dundonald (Northern Ireland) to Castlereagh
3 direct routes · 14–24 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 16:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlereagh as of 08:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dundonald, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25c | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:30 | 14:00 | Ulster Hospital | Casaeldona | Stormont, Tullycarnet, Shandon & Braniel |
| 7h | Metro | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:41 | 16:41 | Comber Road | Clonduff | Stormont, Tullycarnet, Knock, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk & Braniel |
| 188 | Metro | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 07:29 | Dundonald Ice Bowl | Clonduff | Stormont, Tullycarnet, Knock, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk & Braniel |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dundonald 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 or 188 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundonald to Castlereagh?
3 routes run directly from Dundonald to Castlereagh: the 25c (Ulsterbus), the 7h (Metro), the 188 (Metro). The most frequent is the 25c, twice each weekday — board at Ulster Hospital and get off at Casaeldona, about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundonald to Castlereagh?
Between 14 minutes on the 25c and 24 on the 7h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stormont, Tullycarnet, Shandon, Braniel on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundonald to Castlereagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:29 and the last around 16:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundonald to Castlereagh?
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.