Bus from Douglas (Isle of Man) to St Johns (Isle of Man)
11 direct routes · 21–34 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 23:08 (weekdays); night service N5 runs at 00:16.
Next buses to St Johns (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bus Vannin | ~26 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 14 | 06:03 | 22:08 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
| 6 | Bus Vannin | ~23 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 08:33 | 18:38 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
| 6a | Bus Vannin | ~26 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 06:33 | 23:08 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
| 4b | Bus Vannin | ~34 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:17 | 17:50 | Douglas, Prospect Hill, Prospect Hotel | St Johns, opposite Football Club | Ballakinnish, Braaid, Foxdale & Lower Foxdale |
| 4 | Bus Vannin | ~26 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:17 | 14:42 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Foxdale Road, opposite Pine View | Kewaigue, Ballakinnish, Braaid, Foxdale & Lower Foxdale |
| 5c | Bus Vannin | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:08 | 15:08 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 5a, 4n, 6f, 6c, N5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Bus Vannin | ~21 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:28 | 17:23 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
| 4n | Bus Vannin | ~23 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:57 | 14:17 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, opposite Football Club | Kewaigue, Ballakinnish, Braaid, Foxdale & Lower Foxdale |
| 6f | Bus Vannin | ~29 min | 2 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 18:38 | 19:38 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Union Mills, Glen Vine, Braaid, Foxdale & Lower Foxdale |
| 6c | Bus Vannin | ~23 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:35 | 17:35 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
| N5 | Bus Vannin | ~20 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:16 | 00:16 | Lord Street, Clinchs House | St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park | Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine, Crosby & Ballacraine |
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 5 bus, 6 bus, 6a bus, 4b bus, 4 bus, 5c bus, 5a bus or 6f bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Douglas to St Johns?
11 routes run directly from Douglas to St Johns: the 5 (Bus Vannin), the 6 (Bus Vannin), the 6a (Bus Vannin), the 4b (Bus Vannin), the 4 (Bus Vannin), the 5c (Bus Vannin), the 5a (Bus Vannin), the 4n (Bus Vannin), the 6f (Bus Vannin), the 6c (Bus Vannin), the N5 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 5, 13 times each weekday — board at Lord Street, Clinchs House and get off at St Johns, Tynwald Inn car park, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Douglas to St Johns?
Between 21 minutes on the 5a and 34 on the 4b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tromode, Strang, Union Mills, Glen Vine and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Douglas to St Johns?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 23:08 — and night service N5 runs at 00:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Douglas to St Johns?
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.