How to get from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand by bus?

From Roddens Gardens to Short Strand by bus

Take one direct bus from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand in Belfast: take the 5A bus from Roddens Gardens station to Mountpottinger Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The bus schedule from Roddens Gardens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

22min
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from Roddens Gardens

Step by Step

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

Alternative route from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand by bus via 30 and 6A

To get from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand in Belfast, take the 30 bus from Clonduff station to Bell's Bridge station. Next, take the 6A bus from Bell's Bridge station to Short Strand (Albert Bridge Road) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus schedule from Roddens Gardens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

37min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 6A6A
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from Clonduff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clonduff
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Upper Knockbreda Road - Mount Merrion - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bell's Bridge
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Forestside - City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Short Strand (Albert Bridge Road)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Short Strand
    Walk to
    Short Strand
    Mountpottinger Road
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand

The distance between Roddens Gardens, Belfast and Short Strand, Belfast is approximately 4.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belfast – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand

To check the bus schedule from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Roddens Gardens) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand by bus via 30 and 6A

To get from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand in Belfast, take the 30 bus from Clonduff station to Bell's Bridge station. Next, take the 6A bus from Bell's Bridge station to Short Strand (Albert Bridge Road) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus schedule from Roddens Gardens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

37min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 6A6A
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from Clonduff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clonduff
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Upper Knockbreda Road - Mount Merrion - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bell's Bridge
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Forestside - City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Short Strand (Albert Bridge Road)
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Short Strand
    Walk to
    Short Strand
    Mountpottinger Road
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 5A.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 6A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Roddens Gardens and Short Strand?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Roddens Gardens in Castlereagh to Short Strand in Belfast in 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand?

    The 5A bus line goes from Braniel - City Centre station near Roddens Gardens in Castlereagh to Mountpottinger Road station near Short Strand in Belfast.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand by bus?

    The total travel time between Roddens Gardens in Castlereagh and Short Strand in Belfast by bus is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Roddens Gardens to get to Short Strand?

    Get on the 5A bus from the Braniel - City Centre stop near Roddens Gardens in Castlereagh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Roddens Gardens and Short Strand?

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

  • When is the first bus from Roddens Gardens to Short Strand?

    The first bus from Roddens Gardens in Castlereagh to Short Strand in Belfast is Braniel - City Centre. It leaves the Roddens Gardens stop at 09:04.

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