🚌 Bus from Malone to Belfast
11 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 07:22, last bus 22:49 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Metro | ~7 min | 39 | 07:22 | 22:49 | Ashley Avenue |
| 8b | Metro | ~17 min | 33 | 06:56 | 21:55 | Malone Hill Park |
| 8a | Metro | ~18 min | 14 | 06:36 | 22:45 | Malone Hill Park |
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 4 | 09:16 | 17:39 | Mount Eden Park |
| 8c | Metro | ~12 min | 4 | 07:43 | 18:32 | Mount Eden Park |
| 9c | Metro | ~7 min | 4 | 05:33 | 22:10 | Ashley Avenue |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 3 | 15:03 | 18:37 | Ashley Avenue |
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 2 | 06:59 | 08:43 | Ashley Avenue |
| 103 | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 1 | 17:34 | 17:34 | Ashley Avenue |
| 93 | Metro | ~15 min | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | Newforge Lane |
| 24a | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 1 | 12:24 | 12:24 | Balmoral Avenue |
Times are for the first boarding point in Malone 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 Malone to Belfast?
11 routes run directly from Malone to Belfast: the 9b (Metro), the 8b (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 8c (Metro), the 9c (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 103 (Ulsterbus), the 93 (Metro), the 24a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Malone to Belfast?
Around 7 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Malone to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 9b) leaves around 07:22 and the last around 22:49. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Malone to Belfast?
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.