How to get from The Square to Short Strand by bus?

From The Square to Short Strand by bus

Take one direct bus from The Square to Short Strand in Belfast: take the 5A bus from The Square station to Mountpottinger Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The bus schedule from The Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

11min
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from The Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Square
  • 2
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Braniel - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountpottinger Road
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Short Strand
    Walk to
    Short Strand
    Mountpottinger Road
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Square to Short Strand

The distance between The Square, Belfast and Short Strand, Belfast is approximately 4.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Square to Short Strand by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belfast – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from The Square to Short Strand

To check the bus timetable from The Square to Short Strand using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Square) and destination (Short Strand), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Square and Short Strand?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from The Square in Castlereagh to Short Strand in Belfast in 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Square to Short Strand?

    The 5A bus line goes from Mountpottinger Road station near The Square in Castlereagh to Short Strand station near Short Strand in Belfast.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Square to Short Strand by bus?

    The total travel time between The Square in Castlereagh and Short Strand in Belfast by bus is about 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Square to get to Short Strand?

    Get on the 5A bus from the Mountpottinger Road stop near The Square in Castlereagh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Square and Short Strand?

    Get off the bus at the Short Strand stop, which is closest to Short Strand in Belfast.

  • When is the last bus from The Square to Short Strand?

    The last bus from The Square in Castlereagh to Short Strand in Belfast is the Braniel - City Centre line. It leaves the The Square stop at 00:22.

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