Bus from Stranmillis to Botanic (Northern Ireland)
4 direct routes · 5–15 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Botanic (Northern Ireland) as of 11:29
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 | ~7 min | 27 | weekdays only | 08:21 | 20:16 | Ridgeway Street | Albion Street | Queens University |
| 8a | Metro | ~5 min | 16 | Sat 29 · Sun 23 | 06:40 | 22:47 | Ridgeway Street | Albion Street | Queens University |
| 7g | Metro | ~11 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 09:09 | Annadale Terrace | Albion Street | Annadale, Stranmillis Embankment & Lower Ormeau |
| 7h | Metro | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:23 | 17:23 | Annadale Terrace | Albion Street | Annadale, Stranmillis Embankment & Lower Ormeau |
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 or 8a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stranmillis to Botanic?
4 routes run directly from Stranmillis to Botanic: the 8d (Metro), the 8a (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 Albion Street, about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranmillis to Botanic?
Between 5 minutes on the 8a and 15 on the 7h, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Queens University on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranmillis to Botanic?
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 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.