How to get from Short Strand to ECIT by bus?

From Short Strand to ECIT by bus

To get from Short Strand to ECIT in Belfast, take the 649 bus from Eastside Park & Ride station to Queens Square station. Next, take the 26B bus from Queens Square station to Titanic station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The bus schedule from Short Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to ECIT on the Moovit app.

21min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 649649
Bus - 26B26B
Walk to ECIT
Leaves from Eastside Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastside Park & Ride
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 649649
    Wait for bus
    649
    Eastside Park + Ride - City Centre - Eastside Park + Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queens Square
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 26B26B
    Wait for bus
    26B
    City Centre - Titanic Quarter (Belfast Met) - Queen's Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Titanic
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to ECIT
    Walk to
    ECIT
    NI Science Park, Queen's Island, Queen's Rd
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Short Strand to ECIT by bus via 26B

Take one direct bus from Short Strand to ECIT in Belfast: take the 26B bus from Queen's Rd (Premier Inn) station to Titanic station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The bus schedule from Short Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to ECIT on the Moovit app.

15min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26B26B
Walk to ECIT
Leaves from Queen's Rd (Premier Inn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen's Rd (Premier Inn)
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26B26B
    Wait for bus
    26B
    City Centre - Titanic Quarter (Belfast Met) - Queen's Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Titanic
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ECIT
    Walk to
    ECIT
    NI Science Park, Queen's Island, Queen's Rd
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Short Strand to ECIT

The distance between Short Strand, Belfast and ECIT, Belfast is approximately 5.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Short Strand to ECIT by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belfast – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Short Strand to ECIT

To check the bus schedule from Short Strand to ECIT using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Short Strand) and destination (ECIT), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Short Strand to ECIT by bus via 26B

Take one direct bus from Short Strand to ECIT in Belfast: take the 26B bus from Queen's Rd (Premier Inn) station to Titanic station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The bus schedule from Short Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to ECIT on the Moovit app.

15min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26B26B
Walk to ECIT
Leaves from Queen's Rd (Premier Inn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen's Rd (Premier Inn)
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26B26B
    Wait for bus
    26B
    City Centre - Titanic Quarter (Belfast Met) - Queen's Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Titanic
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ECIT
    Walk to
    ECIT
    NI Science Park, Queen's Island, Queen's Rd
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Short Strand to ECIT?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 649, Bus line 26B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Short Strand to ECIT?

    The alternative route takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 26B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Short Strand and ECIT in Belfast?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Short Strand to ECIT in Belfast?

    The 649 bus line goes from Eastside Park & Ride station near Short Strand to Eastside Park + Ride - City Centre - Eastside Park + Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eastside Park + Ride - City Centre - Eastside Park + Ride station near ECIT in Belfast.

  • How long does it take to travel from Short Strand to ECIT in Belfast by bus?

    The total travel time between Short Strand and ECIT in Belfast by bus is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Short Strand to get to ECIT in Belfast?

    Get on the 649 bus from the Eastside Park & Ride stop near Short Strand in Belfast.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Short Strand and ECIT in Belfast?

    Get off the bus at the Eastside Park + Ride - City Centre - Eastside Park + Ride stop, which is closest to ECIT in Belfast.

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