Bus from Lisburn to Finaghy
9 direct routes · 18–27 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 22:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Finaghy as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lisburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 10 | Sat 3 · Sun 8 | 07:01 | 22:06 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 3 | 07:16 | 20:16 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
| 551 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 07:32 | 17:17 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
| 530a | Ulsterbus | ~26 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 17:45 | Lisburn Bus Station | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook & 3 more |
| 103 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:55 | 17:05 | Lisburn Bus Station | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
| 530 | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 13:15 | Lisburn Bus Station | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Lambeg, Derriaghy, Twinbrook, Lagmore, Twinbrook & 3 more |
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 | ~27 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 08:03 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 2 | weekdays only | 11:31 | 15:31 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
| 551a | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 2 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 18:26 | 19:16 | Lisburn Train Station bus stop | Beechmount Park | Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy & Dunmurry |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lisburn 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 523 bus, 538 bus, 551 bus, 103 bus, 530 bus, 525 bus or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lisburn to Finaghy?
9 routes run directly from Lisburn to Finaghy: the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 551 (Ulsterbus), the 530a (Ulsterbus), the 103 (Ulsterbus), the 530 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus), the 551a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 523, 10 times each weekday — board at Lisburn Train Station bus stop and get off at Beechmount Park, about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lisburn to Finaghy?
Between 18 minutes on the 551a and 27 on the 525, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Harmony Hill, Hilden, Lambeg, Derriaghy and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lisburn to Finaghy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 22:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lisburn 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.