Bus from Duncairn to Newtownabbey
4 direct routes · 23–31 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 23:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownabbey as of 12:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Duncairn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | Metro | ~23 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 7 | 05:51 | 23:09 | York Street | Burnthill Road | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse & 4 more |
| 1d | Metro | ~26 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 9 | 07:41 | 21:18 | North City Business Centre | Ballycraigy Road | Cliftonville, Skegoneill, Fortwilliam, Downview, Bellevue & Glengormley |
| 2b | Metro | ~28 min | 21 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:37 | 20:53 | York Street | Carwood Avenue | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Greencastle, Whitehouse & 3 more |
| 156 | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | York Street | Belfast Road Rushfield Junction | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Duncairn 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 2a bus, 1d bus, 2b bus or 156 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Duncairn to Newtownabbey?
4 routes run directly from Duncairn to Newtownabbey: the 2a (Metro), the 1d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 156 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 2a, 29 times each weekday — board at York Street and get off at Burnthill Road, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Duncairn to Newtownabbey?
Between 23 minutes on the 2a and 31 on the 156, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Duncairn to Newtownabbey?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 23:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Duncairn 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.