Bus from Douglas (Isle of Man) to Ramsey (Isle of Man)
8 direct routes · 39–86 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 23:16 (weekdays); night service N3 runs at 00:16.
Next buses to Ramsey (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bus Vannin | ~50 min | 25 | Sat 26 · Sun 8 | 07:42 | 22:11 | Douglas, Prospect Hill, Prospect Hotel | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Willaston, Onchan, Baldrine, Laxey, Ballaragh, Dhoon & 1 more |
| 5 | Bus Vannin | ~79 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 08:08 | 19:08 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby, Ballacraine & 7 more |
| 3a | Bus Vannin | ~49 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 8 | 06:36 | 23:16 | Douglas, Prospect Hill, Prospect Hotel | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Onchan, Baldrine, Laxey, Ballaragh, Dhoon & Glen Mona |
| 6a | Bus Vannin | ~79 min | 4 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 06:33 | 23:08 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby, Ballacraine & 7 more |
| 5c | Bus Vannin | ~86 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:08 | 15:08 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby, Ballacraine & 7 more |
| X3 | Bus Vannin | ~39 min | 3 | weekdays only | 16:57 | 17:38 | Douglas, Prospect Hill, Prospect Hotel | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Onchan |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 6c, N3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6c | Bus Vannin | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:35 | 17:35 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby, Ballacraine, St Johns, Peel & 5 more |
| N3 | Bus Vannin | ~53 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:16 | 00:16 | Douglas, Prospect Hill, Prospect Hotel | Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals | Willaston, Tromode, Willaston, Onchan, Baldrine, Laxey & 3 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 3 bus, 5 bus, 3a bus, 6a bus, 5c bus, X3 bus, 6c bus or N3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Douglas to Ramsey?
8 routes run directly from Douglas to Ramsey: the 3 (Bus Vannin), the 5 (Bus Vannin), the 3a (Bus Vannin), the 6a (Bus Vannin), the 5c (Bus Vannin), the X3 (Bus Vannin), the 6c (Bus Vannin), the N3 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 3, 25 times each weekday — board at Douglas, Prospect Hill, Prospect Hotel and get off at Ramsey Bus Station Arrivals, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Douglas to Ramsey?
Between 39 minutes on the X3 and 86 on the 5c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Willaston, Onchan, Baldrine, Laxey and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Douglas to Ramsey?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:33 and the last around 23:16 — and night service N3 runs at 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Douglas to Ramsey?
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.