Bus from Finaghy to Hillsborough (Northern Ireland)
2 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 19:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hillsborough (Northern Ireland) as of 06:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Finaghy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 10 | Sat 7 · Sun 4 | 06:38 | 19:48 | Balmoral Park | Lisburn Street | Dunmurry, Derriaghy, Lambeg, Hilden, Harmony Hill, Lisburn & 1 more |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:36 | 12:36 | Balmoral Park | Lisburn Street | Dunmurry, Derriaghy, Lambeg, Hilden, Harmony Hill, Lisburn & 1 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 538 bus or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Finaghy to Hillsborough?
2 routes run directly from Finaghy to Hillsborough: the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 538, 10 times each weekday — board at Balmoral Park and get off at Lisburn Street, about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Finaghy to Hillsborough?
Around 36 minutes on the 538, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dunmurry, Derriaghy, Lambeg, Hilden and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Finaghy to Hillsborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 19:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Finaghy to Hillsborough?
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.