Bus from Stranmillis to Belfast
5 direct routes · 10–18 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 15:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stranmillis, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8d | Metro | ~12 min | 27 | weekdays only | 08:21 | 20:16 | Ridgeway Street | Wellington Place | Queens University & Botanic |
| 8a | Metro | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:40 | 22:47 | Ridgeway Street | Wellington Place | Queens University & Botanic |
| 6f | Metro | ~11 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:55 | 18:09 | Annadale Terrace | Donegall Square West | Annadale, Stranmillis Embankment & Lower Ormeau |
| 7g | Metro | ~17 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 09:09 | Annadale Terrace | Bedford Street | Annadale, Stranmillis Embankment, Lower Ormeau & Botanic |
| 7h | Metro | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:23 | 17:23 | Annadale Terrace | Bedford Street | Annadale, Stranmillis Embankment, Lower Ormeau & Botanic |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stranmillis 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 8d bus, 8a bus or 6f bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stranmillis to Belfast?
5 routes run directly from Stranmillis to Belfast: the 8d (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 6f (Metro), the 7g (Metro), the 7h (Metro). The most frequent is the 8d, 27 times each weekday — board at Ridgeway Street and get off at Wellington Place, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranmillis to Belfast?
Between 10 minutes on the 8a and 18 on the 7h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Queens University, Botanic on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranmillis to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranmillis 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.