Bus from Bangor (Northern Ireland) to Donaghadee
5 direct routes · 17–26 min · first bus 08:01, last bus 21:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Donaghadee as of 06:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bangor, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 08:01 | 21:26 | Upper High Street | New Street | Groomsport |
| 303a | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~26 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:20 | 14:40 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre | New Road | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 3a, 3d, 3e
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3a | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:32 | 16:32 | Upper High Street | New Road | — |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Ward Park | New Road | Six Road Ends, Newtownards & Six Road Ends |
| 3e | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Ward Park | New Road | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bangor on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus, 3a bus, 3d bus or 3e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bangor to Donaghadee?
5 routes run directly from Bangor to Donaghadee: the 3 (Ulsterbus), the 303a (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 3a (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus), the 3e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 3, 13 times each weekday — board at Upper High Street and get off at New Street, about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bangor to Donaghadee?
Between 17 minutes on the 3a and 26 on the 303a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Groomsport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bangor to Donaghadee?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:01 and the last around 21:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bangor to Donaghadee?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.