🚌 Bus from Malone to Botanic
10 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 07:22, last bus 22:49 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Metro | ~5 min | 39 | 07:22 | 22:49 | Ashley Avenue |
| 8b | Metro | ~10 min | 33 | 06:56 | 21:55 | Malone Hill Park |
| 8a | Metro | ~12 min | 14 | 06:36 | 22:45 | Malone Hill Park |
| 523 | Ulsterbus | ~4 min | 10 | 07:38 | 22:30 | Ashley Avenue |
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 5 | 07:36 | 17:39 | Mount Eden Park |
| 8c | Metro | ~10 min | 4 | 07:43 | 18:32 | Mount Eden Park |
| 9c | Metro | ~3 min | 4 | 05:33 | 22:10 | Ashley Avenue |
| 525 | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 2 | 06:59 | 08:43 | Ashley Avenue |
| 93 | Metro | ~12 min | 1 | 17:10 | 17:10 | Newforge Lane |
| 24a | Ulsterbus | ~9 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 Botanic?
10 routes run directly from Malone to Botanic: the 9b (Metro), the 8b (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 523 (Ulsterbus), the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 8c (Metro), the 9c (Metro), the 525 (Ulsterbus), the 93 (Metro), the 24a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Malone to Botanic?
Around 5 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Malone to Botanic?
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 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.