Bus from Laxey to Douglas (Isle of Man)
4 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 07:04, last bus 23:34 (weekdays); night service N3 runs at 00:44.
Next buses to Douglas (Isle of Man) as of 09:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Laxey, 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 | ~25 min | 24 | Sat 22 · Sun 7 | 07:56 | 23:34 | South Cape, Ravenscliffe shelter | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Baldrine, Onchan & Willaston |
| 3a | Bus Vannin | ~27 min | 6 | Sat 7 · Sun 9 | 07:04 | 22:34 | South Cape, Ravenscliffe shelter | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Baldrine & Onchan |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 3b, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3b | Bus Vannin | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:57 | 15:57 | South Cape, Ravenscliffe shelter | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Baldrine, Onchan & Willaston |
| N3 | Bus Vannin | ~19 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:44 | 00:44 | South Cape, Ravenscliffe shelter | Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park | Baldrine, Onchan & Willaston |
Times are for the first boarding point in Laxey 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, 3b bus or N3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Laxey to Douglas?
4 routes run directly from Laxey to Douglas: the 3 (Bus Vannin), the 3a (Bus Vannin), the 3b (Bus Vannin), the N3 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 3, 24 times each weekday — board at South Cape, Ravenscliffe shelter and get off at Douglas, Loch Promenade, Bottleneck car park, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Laxey to Douglas?
Around 25 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Baldrine, Onchan, Willaston on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Laxey to Douglas?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:04 and the last around 23:34 — and night service N3 runs at 00:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Laxey to Douglas?
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.