Bus from Douglas (Isle of Man) to Colby (Isle of Man)
4 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 22:58 (weekdays); night service N1 runs at 00:16.
Next buses to Colby (Isle of Man) as of 13:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Douglas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bus Vannin | ~54 min | 11 | Sat 10 · Sun 9 | 07:41 | 17:41 | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Colby, opposite Belle Abbey Chapel | Ballakinnish, Mount Murray, Newtown, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown & 2 more |
| 1 | Bus Vannin | ~54 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:21 | 18:21 | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Colby, opposite Belle Abbey Chapel | Ballakinnish, Mount Murray, Newtown, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown & 2 more |
| 12 | Bus Vannin | ~46 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 7 | 05:29 | 22:58 | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Colby, opposite Belle Abbey Chapel | Ballakinnish, Mount Murray, Newtown, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown & 2 more |
| N1 | Bus Vannin | ~44 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:16 | 00:16 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | Colby, opposite Belle Abbey Chapel | Ballakinnish, Mount Murray, Newtown, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Douglas 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 2 bus, 1 bus, 12 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Douglas to Colby?
4 routes run directly from Douglas to Colby: the 2 (Bus Vannin), the 1 (Bus Vannin), the 12 (Bus Vannin), the N1 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 2, 11 times each weekday — board at Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park and get off at Colby, opposite Belle Abbey Chapel, about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Douglas to Colby?
Around 54 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballakinnish, Mount Murray, Newtown, Santon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Douglas to Colby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:29 and the last around 22:58 — and night service N1 runs at 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Douglas to Colby?
Fares on this journey are set by Bus Vannin — the England fare cap doesn't apply on the Isle of Man. Check Bus Vannin's website for current fares and day tickets.