3h Donegall Square West to Ulster Hospital
Runs in Belfast. Operated by Metro. First bus 07:23, last bus 18:07. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 3h? 1 other bus route is numbered 3h elsewhere in the UK — see every 3h bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:23 | 07:53 | 08:23 | 16:27 to Ulster Hospital | 16:57 to Ulster Hospital | 17:27 to Ulster Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donegall Square West | 07:23 | 07:53 | 08:23 | 16:27 | 16:57 | 17:27 |
| Queens Square | 07:26 | 07:56 | 08:26 | 16:31 | 17:01 | 17:31 |
| Lanyon Place bus stop | 07:29 | 07:59 | 08:29 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:35 |
| Albert Bridge | 07:31 | 08:01 | 08:31 | 16:37 | 17:07 | 17:37 |
| Templemore Avenue | 07:32 | 08:02 | 08:32 | 16:38 | 17:08 | 17:38 |
| Holywood Arches (Holywood Road) | 07:35 | 08:07 | 08:37 | 16:43 | 17:13 | 17:43 |
| Strand Cinema | 07:36 | 08:08 | 08:38 | 16:45 | 17:14 | 17:44 |
| Pirrie Road | 07:38 | 08:12 | 08:42 | 16:49 | 17:18 | 17:48 |
| Castlehill | 07:41 | 08:16 | 08:46 | 16:53 | 17:22 | 17:52 |
| Massey Avenue Gates | 07:42 | 08:17 | 08:47 | 16:54 | 17:23 | 17:53 |
| Stormont Sports Ground | 07:45 | 08:20 | 08:50 | 16:57 | 17:26 | 17:56 |
| Ulster Hospital | · | · | · | 17:02 | 17:31 | 18:01 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Metro before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 3h
3h towards Ulster Hospital
All 36 stops
- Donegall Square West Belfast
- Chichester Street Victoria Square Belfast
- Queens Square Belfast
- Waterfront Belfast
- Lanyon Place bus stop Belfast
- Albert Bridge Willowfield
- Templemore Avenue Ballymacarrett
- Avoniel Ballymacarrett
- Connswater Orangefield
- Holywood Arches (Holywood Road) Orangefield
- Strandtown Strandtown
- Strand Cinema Strandtown
- Sydenham Drive Strandtown
- Ranfurly Drive Strandtown
- Belmont Road Strandtown
- Clonallon Gardens Strandtown
- Clonallon Court Belmont
- Belmont Church Road Belmont
- Pine Lodge Belmont
- Pirrie Road Belmont
- Campbell College Belmont
- Schomberg Avenue Belmont
- Massey Green Belmont
- Massey Avenue Belmont
- Netherleigh Mews Belmont
- Castlehill Belmont
- Cloverhill Gardens Stormont
- Massey Avenue Gates Stormont
- Parliament Buildings Stormont
- Department of Health Stormont
- Castle Buildings Stormont
- Stormont Sports Ground Stormont
- Craigantlet Buildings Stormont
- Stoney Road Stormont
- Comber Road Dundonald
- Ulster Hospital Dundonald
3h towards Donegall Square West
All 31 stops
- Ulster Hospital Dundonald
- Comber Road Dundonald
- Ardcarn Stormont
- Stormont Sports Ground Stormont
- Castle Buildings Stormont
- Department of Health Stormont
- Parliament Buildings Stormont
- Massey Avenue Gates Stormont
- Massey Avenue Stormont
- Castlehill Belmont
- Massey Green Belmont
- Old Holywood Road Belmont
- Schomberg Avenue Belmont
- Campbell College Belmont
- Belmont Drive Belmont
- Strathearn Court Belmont
- Belmont Primary School Belmont
- Belmont Park Belmont
- Edenville Crescent Strandtown
- Sydenham Drive Strandtown
- Strand Cinema Strandtown
- Strandtown Bloomfield
- Holywood Arches (Holywood Road) Orangefield
- Connswater Orangefield
- Avoniel Ballymacarrett
- Templemore Avenue Ballymacarrett
- Albert Bridge Willowfield
- Lanyon Place Station Glider Belfast
- May Street St George's Market Belfast
- May Street City Hall Belfast
- Donegall Square West Belfast
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3h bus?
The first 3h departure on weekdays leaves at 07:23 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3h bus?
The last 3h on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:07. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3h bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 3h. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 3h bus?
The 3h is operated by Metro.
Timetable data from Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.