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How to get from Newforge Lane to Short Strand by bus?

From Newforge Lane to Short Strand by bus

Take one direct bus from Newforge Lane to Short Strand in Belfast: take the 6D bus from 190 Belvoir Drive station to Short Strand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The bus schedule from Newforge Lane may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6D6D
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from 190 Belvoir Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    190 Belvoir Drive
    1.03 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6D6D
    Wait for bus
    6D
    Newtownbreda Tesco - Belvoir - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Short Strand
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Short Strand
    Walk to
    Short Strand
    Mountpottinger Road
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newforge Lane to Short Strand by bus via 8C and 5A

To get from Newforge Lane to Short Strand in Belfast, take the 8C bus from Malone Road (Balmoral Avenue) station to Belfast City Centre station. Next, take the 5A bus from Donegall Square West station to Mountpottinger Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus schedule from Newforge Lane may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8C8C
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from Malone Road (Balmoral Avenue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malone Road (Balmoral Avenue)
    1.26 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8C8C
    Wait for bus
    8C
    Ladybrook - Malone - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belfast City Centre
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donegall Square West
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    City Centre - Braniel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountpottinger Road
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Short Strand
    Walk to
    Short Strand
    Mountpottinger Road
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newforge Lane to Short Strand

The distance between Newforge Lane, Belfast and Short Strand, Belfast is approximately 7.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newforge Lane 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 Newforge Lane to Short Strand

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

Alternative route from Newforge Lane to Short Strand by bus via 8C and 5A

To get from Newforge Lane to Short Strand in Belfast, take the 8C bus from Malone Road (Balmoral Avenue) station to Belfast City Centre station. Next, take the 5A bus from Donegall Square West station to Mountpottinger Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus schedule from Newforge Lane may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Short Strand on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8C8C
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Short Strand
Leaves from Malone Road (Balmoral Avenue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malone Road (Balmoral Avenue)
    1.26 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8C8C
    Wait for bus
    8C
    Ladybrook - Malone - City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belfast City Centre
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donegall Square West
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    City Centre - Braniel
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountpottinger Road
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Short Strand
    Walk to
    Short Strand
    Mountpottinger Road
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 6D.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 8C, Bus line 5A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newforge Lane and Short Strand?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Newforge Lane in Castlereagh to Short Strand in Belfast in 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newforge Lane to Short Strand?

    The 6D bus line goes from 190 Belvoir Drive station near Newforge Lane in Castlereagh to Newtownbreda Tesco - Belvoir - City Centre station near Short Strand in Belfast.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newforge Lane to Short Strand by bus?

    The total travel time between Newforge Lane in Castlereagh and Short Strand in Belfast by bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newforge Lane to get to Short Strand?

    Get on the 6D bus from the 190 Belvoir Drive stop near Newforge Lane in Castlereagh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newforge Lane and Short Strand?

    Get off the bus at the Newtownbreda Tesco - Belvoir - City Centre stop, which is closest to Short Strand in Belfast.

  • When is the first bus from Newforge Lane to Short Strand?

    The first bus from Newforge Lane in Castlereagh to Short Strand in Belfast is Newtownbreda Tesco - Belvoir - City Centre. It leaves the 190 Belvoir Drive stop at 09:21.