How to get from Short Strand to Finaghy by bus?

From Short Strand to Finaghy by bus

To get from Short Strand to Finaghy in Belfast, take the 649 bus from Eastside Park & Ride station to Donegall Place station. Next, take the 8B bus from Donegall Square East station to Erinvale Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus schedule from Short Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Finaghy on the Moovit app.

37min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 649649
Bus - 8B8B
Walk to Finaghy
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
    Donegall Place
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donegall Square East
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8B8B
    Wait for bus
    8B
    City Centre - Malone - Erinvale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erinvale Avenue
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Finaghy
    Walk to
    Finaghy
    Finaghy Road South
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Short Strand to Finaghy by bus via 3A and 8B

To get from Short Strand to Finaghy in Belfast, take the 3A bus from Short Strand (Newtownards Road) station to May Street station. Next, take the 8B bus from Donegall Square East station to Erinvale Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Short Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Finaghy on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3A3A
Bus - 8B8B
Walk to Finaghy
Leaves from Short Strand (Newtownards Road)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Short Strand (Newtownards Road)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3A3A
    Wait for bus
    3A
    Knocknagoney - Holywood Road - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    May Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donegall Square East
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8B8B
    Wait for bus
    8B
    City Centre - Malone - Erinvale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erinvale Avenue
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Finaghy
    Walk to
    Finaghy
    Finaghy Road South
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Short Strand to Finaghy

The distance between Short Strand, Belfast and Finaghy, Belfast is approximately 9.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Short Strand to Finaghy 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 Finaghy

To check the bus schedule from Short Strand to Finaghy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Short Strand) and destination (Finaghy), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Short Strand to Finaghy by bus via 3A and 8B

To get from Short Strand to Finaghy in Belfast, take the 3A bus from Short Strand (Newtownards Road) station to May Street station. Next, take the 8B bus from Donegall Square East station to Erinvale Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus schedule from Short Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Finaghy on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3A3A
Bus - 8B8B
Walk to Finaghy
Leaves from Short Strand (Newtownards Road)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Short Strand (Newtownards Road)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3A3A
    Wait for bus
    3A
    Knocknagoney - Holywood Road - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    May Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donegall Square East
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8B8B
    Wait for bus
    8B
    City Centre - Malone - Erinvale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Erinvale Avenue
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Finaghy
    Walk to
    Finaghy
    Finaghy Road South
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 649, Bus line 8B.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 3A, Bus line 8B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Short Strand to Finaghy 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 Finaghy in Belfast.

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

    The total travel time between Short Strand and Finaghy in Belfast by bus is about 37 min.

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

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

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