Bus from Donaghadee to Bangor (Northern Ireland)
5 direct routes · 18–28 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 21:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bangor (Northern Ireland) as of 06:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Donaghadee, 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 | ~23 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 07:15 | 21:50 | New Street | Hamilton Road Parish | Groomsport |
| 303a | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~28 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:45 | 14:03 | New Street | Bangor Academy | — |
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 | ~18 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:50 | 17:30 | New Street | Hamilton Road Parish | — |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | High Street | Bangor Academy | Six Road Ends, Newtownards & Six Road Ends |
| 3e | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | New Street | Bangor Academy | Six Road Ends, Newtownards & Six Road Ends |
Times are for the first boarding point in Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee to Bangor?
5 routes run directly from Donaghadee to Bangor: the 3 (Ulsterbus), the 303a (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 3a (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus), the 3e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 3, 14 times each weekday — board at New Street and get off at Hamilton Road Parish, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Donaghadee to Bangor?
Between 18 minutes on the 3a and 28 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 Donaghadee to Bangor?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 21:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Donaghadee to Bangor?
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.