Bus from Newtownabbey to Belfast
14 direct routes · 15–36 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 22:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 12:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newtownabbey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Metro | ~28 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 7 | 05:18 | 21:47 | Burnthill Road | Central Library | Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam, Skegoneill & Cliftonville |
| 2a | Metro | ~27 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 6 | 06:16 | 22:24 | Burnthill Road | Ulster University Belfast | Glengormley, Bellevue, Rathcoole, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & 4 more |
| 1d | Metro | ~29 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 9 | 06:46 | 20:59 | Ballycraigy Road | Central Library | Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam, Skegoneill, Cliftonville & 1 more |
| 2b | Metro | ~31 min | 19 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 21:56 | Ladysmith Lane | Ulster University Belfast | Glengormley, Bellevue, Rathcoole, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & 4 more |
| 13 | Metro | ~29 min | 15 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 20:04 | Glencroft Road | Ulster University Belfast | Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse, Duncrue & 1 more |
| 14 | Metro | ~15 min | 14 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:56 | 19:49 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Ulster University Belfast | Glengormley, Duncrue & Duncairn |
| 1c | Metro | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 2 · Sun 16 | 05:56 | 22:23 | Ballycraigy Road | Central Library | Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam, Skegoneill & Cliftonville |
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:23 | 20:38 | Sallybush | Ulster University Belfast | Mossley & Duncrue |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:42 | 16:40 | Ballycraigy Road | Laganside Bus Station | Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam & Cliftonville |
| 1g | Metro | ~36 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 09:20 | Ballycraigy Road | Central Library | Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam, Skegoneill & Cliftonville |
| 14b | Metro | ~16 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 07:32 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Ulster University Belfast | Glengormley, Duncrue & Duncairn |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 14a, 253b, 13c
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14a | Metro | ~16 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:06 | 18:03 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Ulster University Belfast | Glengormley, Duncrue & Duncairn |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:33 | 17:58 | Ballycraigy Road | Ulster University Belfast | Glengormley & Duncrue |
| 13c | Metro | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Glencroft Road | Ulster University Belfast | Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse, Duncrue & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newtownabbey 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 1a bus, 2a bus, 1d bus, 2b bus, 13 bus, 14 bus, 1c bus or 153 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownabbey to Belfast?
14 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Belfast: the 1a (Metro), the 2a (Metro), the 1d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 13 (Metro), the 14 (Metro), the 1c (Metro), the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 1g (Metro), the 14b (Metro), the 14a (Metro), the 253b (Ulsterbus), the 13c (Metro). The most frequent is the 1a, 32 times each weekday — board at Burnthill Road and get off at Central Library, about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Belfast?
Between 15 minutes on the 14 and 36 on the 1g, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 22:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownabbey to Belfast?
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.