🚌 Bus from Upper Malone to Botanic
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 21:51 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8b | Metro | ~14 min | 33 | 06:52 | 21:51 | Chippendale Court |
| 8a | Metro | ~16 min | 14 | 06:32 | 22:41 | Chippendale Court |
| 524 | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 5 | 07:32 | 17:32 | Dunmurry Lane |
| 8c | Metro | ~13 min | 4 | 07:40 | 18:29 | Trossachs |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upper 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 Upper Malone to Botanic?
4 routes run directly from Upper Malone to Botanic: the 8b (Metro), the 8a (Metro), the 524 (Ulsterbus), the 8c (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Upper Malone to Botanic?
Around 14 minutes on the 8b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Malone to Botanic?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8b) leaves around 06:52 and the last around 21:51. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper 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.