🚌 Bus from Finaghy to Botanic
10 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 22:44 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Metro | ~15 min | 39 | 07:13 | 22:44 | Sicily Park |
| 9a | Metro | ~19 min | 38 | 06:51 | 22:37 | Upton Park |
| 8b | Metro | ~14 min | 33 | 06:52 | 21:51 | Erinvale Avenue |
| 8a | Metro | ~16 min | 14 | 06:32 | 22:41 | Erinvale Avenue |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 10 | 07:18 | 22:19 | Blacks Road |
| 8c | Metro | ~16 min | 4 | 07:37 | 18:27 | Finaghy Park Central |
| 9c | Metro | ~16 min | 4 | 05:22 | 22:01 | Upton Park |
| 530a | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 3 | 08:03 | 18:06 | Lowe Memorial Church |
| 530 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 3 | 08:23 | 13:36 | Upton Park |
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 2 | 06:45 | 08:27 | Blacks Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Finaghy 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 Finaghy to Botanic?
10 routes run directly from Finaghy to Botanic: the 9b (Metro), the 9a (Metro), the 8b (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 8c (Metro), the 9c (Metro), the 530a (Ulsterbus), the 530 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Finaghy to Botanic?
Around 15 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Finaghy to Botanic?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9b) leaves around 07:13 and the last around 22:44. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Finaghy to Botanic?
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.