5a Belfast to Braniel via Ballymacarrett, Cregagh
Operated by Metro. First bus 05:02, last bus 23:27. 123 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:00, last 22:24. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 5a? 31 other bus routes are numbered 5a elsewhere in the UK — see every 5a bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 19:05 | 20:05 | 21:05 | 22:00 |
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| Donegall Square West | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:50 | 16:20 | 16:50 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 | 19:05 | 20:05 | 21:05 | 22:00 |
| Queens Square | 09:03 | 10:03 | 11:03 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:54 | 13:24 | 13:54 | 14:24 | 14:54 | 15:24 | 15:54 | 16:24 | 16:54 | 17:24 | 17:53 | 18:23 | 19:08 | 20:08 | 21:08 | 22:03 |
| Mountpottinger Link | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 11:57 | 12:27 | 12:58 | 13:28 | 13:58 | 14:28 | 14:58 | 15:28 | 15:58 | 16:28 | 16:58 | 17:28 | 17:57 | 18:27 | 19:12 | 20:12 | 21:12 | 22:07 |
| John Long's Corner | 09:09 | 10:09 | 11:10 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:01 | 13:31 | 14:01 | 14:31 | 15:01 | 15:31 | 16:01 | 16:31 | 17:01 | 17:31 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:15 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:10 |
| Ladas Drive | 09:11 | 10:11 | 11:12 | 12:02 | 12:32 | 13:04 | 13:34 | 14:04 | 14:34 | 15:04 | 15:34 | 16:04 | 16:34 | 17:04 | 17:34 | 18:03 | 18:33 | 19:18 | 20:18 | 21:18 | 22:13 |
| Montgomery Road | 09:13 | 10:13 | 11:14 | 12:04 | 12:34 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:07 | 14:37 | 15:07 | 15:37 | 16:07 | 16:37 | 17:07 | 17:36 | 18:05 | 18:35 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 21:20 | 22:15 |
| Clonduff | 09:13 | 10:13 | 11:14 | 12:04 | 12:34 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:07 | 14:37 | 15:07 | 15:37 | 16:07 | 16:37 | 17:07 | 17:36 | 18:05 | 18:35 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 21:20 | 22:15 |
| Whincroft Road | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:18 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:11 | 13:41 | 14:11 | 14:41 | 15:11 | 15:41 | 16:11 | 16:41 | 17:11 | 17:40 | 18:09 | 18:39 | 19:24 | 20:24 | 21:24 | 22:19 |
| Braniel | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:22 | 12:12 | 12:42 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:14 | 18:44 | 19:29 | 20:28 | 21:28 | 22:23 |
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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 5a
5a towards Braniel
All 34 stops
- Donegall Square West Belfast
- Chichester Street Victoria Square Belfast
- Queens Square Belfast
- Station Street Belfast
- Mountpottinger Road Belfast
- Mountpottinger Link Belfast
- Madrid Street Ballymacarrett
- Castlereagh Street Junction Ballymacarrett
- Paxton Street Ballymacarrett
- John Long's Corner Ballymacarrett
- Clara Street Cregagh
- Channing Street Cregagh
- Loopland Cregagh
- Loopland Park Cregagh
- Ladas Drive Cregagh
- Orby Place Castlereagh
- Houston Park Castlereagh
- Houston Park Castlereagh
- Orby Street Castlereagh
- Montgomery Road Castlereagh
- Clonduff Castlereagh
- Brentwood Park Braniel
- Glenview Park Braniel
- Ballygowan Road Braniel
- Glen Road Braniel
- Roddens Gardens Braniel
- Whincroft Road Braniel
- Glen Rise Braniel
- Braeside Grove Braniel
- Ravenswood Park Braniel
- Creevy Avenue Braniel
- Braniel Church Braniel
- Woodview Drive Braniel
- Braniel Braniel
5a towards Belfast
All 35 stops
- Braniel Braniel
- Woodview Drive Braniel
- Braniel Church Braniel
- Creevy Avenue Braniel
- Braniel Primary School Braniel
- The Square Braniel
- Glen Rise Braniel
- Whincroft Road Braniel
- Roddens Gardens Braniel
- Glen Road Braniel
- Ballygowan Road Braniel
- Glenview Park Braniel
- Brentwood Park Braniel
- Clonduff Castlereagh
- Montgomery Road Castlereagh
- Marshalls Road Castlereagh
- Orangefield Crescent Castlereagh
- Trigo Parade Castlereagh
- Ladas Drive Cregagh
- Loopland Cregagh
- Ardgowan Street Cregagh
- Clara Street Cregagh
- John Long's Corner Ballymacarrett
- Paxton Street Ballymacarrett
- Castlereagh Street Junction Ballymacarrett
- The Green Ballymacarrett
- Mountpottinger Road Ballymacarrett
- Mountpottinger Link Belfast
- Sirocco Works Belfast
- Bridge End Belfast
- Oxford Street Belfast
- St George's Market 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 5a bus?
The first 5a departure on weekdays leaves at 05:02 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5a bus?
The last 5a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:27. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 5a. 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 5a bus?
The 5a is operated by Metro.
Timetable data from Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.