Bus from Galwally to Botanic (Northern Ireland)
5 direct routes · 14–20 min · first bus 05:27, last bus 23:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Botanic (Northern Ireland) as of 05:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Galwally, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7b | Metro | ~16 min | 45 | Sat 35 · Sun 7 | 07:04 | 22:39 | Annadale Avenue | Albion Street | Rosetta, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Ormeau & Lower Ormeau |
| 7a | Metro | ~16 min | 43 | Sat 37 · Sun 11 | 05:27 | 23:11 | Annadale Avenue | Albion Street | Rosetta, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Ormeau & Lower Ormeau |
| 7g | Metro | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 09:06 | Bowling Green | Albion Street | Annadale, Stranmillis, Annadale, Stranmillis, Stranmillis Embankment & Lower Ormeau |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 7d, 7h
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7d | Metro | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 19:47 | 20:43 | Annadale Avenue | Albion Street | Rosetta, Cregagh, Rosetta, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Ormeau & 1 more |
| 7h | Metro | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:18 | 17:18 | Bowling Green | Albion Street | Annadale, Stranmillis, Annadale, Stranmillis, Stranmillis Embankment & Lower Ormeau |
Times are for the first boarding point in Galwally 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 7b bus, 7a bus or 7d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Galwally to Botanic?
5 routes run directly from Galwally to Botanic: the 7b (Metro), the 7a (Metro), the 7g (Metro), the 7d (Metro), the 7h (Metro). The most frequent is the 7b, 45 times each weekday — board at Annadale Avenue and get off at Albion Street, about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galwally to Botanic?
Between 14 minutes on the 7g and 20 on the 7h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rosetta, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Ormeau and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Galwally to Botanic?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:27 and the last around 23:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galwally 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.