Bus from Doagh to Newtownabbey
4 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 20:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownabbey as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Doagh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:13 | 20:28 | Anderson Park | Sallybush | — |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:32 | 16:29 | Anderson Park | Ballycraigy Road | Ballyclare & Mossley |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 253b, 168b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:23 | 17:48 | Anderson Park | Ballycraigy Road | Mossley |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:36 | 13:36 | Harmony Lodge | Dorvic Caravans | Ballyclare |
Times are for the first boarding point in Doagh 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 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Doagh to Newtownabbey?
4 routes run directly from Doagh to Newtownabbey: the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 253b (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 653b, 7 times each weekday — board at Anderson Park and get off at Sallybush, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Doagh to Newtownabbey?
Around 10 minutes on the 653b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Doagh to Newtownabbey?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:32 and the last around 20:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Doagh to Newtownabbey?
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.