Bus from Stormont to Castlereagh
3 direct routes · 9–27 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 16:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlereagh as of 11:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stormont, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25c | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:35 | 14:05 | Tullycarnet Church | Casaeldona | Tullycarnet, Shandon & Braniel |
| 7h | Metro | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:38 | 16:38 | Craigantlet Buildings | Clonduff | Dundonald, Tullycarnet, Knock, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk & Braniel |
| 188 | Metro | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Tullycarnet Church | Clonduff | Tullycarnet, Knock, Tullycarnet, Gilnahirk & Braniel |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stormont 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 25c bus or 188 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stormont to Castlereagh?
3 routes run directly from Stormont to Castlereagh: the 25c (Ulsterbus), the 7h (Metro), the 188 (Metro). The most frequent is the 25c, twice each weekday — board at Tullycarnet Church and get off at Casaeldona, about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stormont to Castlereagh?
Between 9 minutes on the 25c and 27 on the 7h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tullycarnet, Shandon, Braniel on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stormont to Castlereagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 16:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stormont to Castlereagh?
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.