Bus from Newtownabbey to Duncairn
8 direct routes · 11–27 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 22:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Duncairn as of 13:08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | Metro | ~24 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 6 | 06:16 | 22:24 | Burnthill Road | Dock Street | Glengormley, Bellevue, Rathcoole, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & 3 more |
| 1d | Metro | ~24 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 9 | 06:46 | 20:59 | Ballycraigy Road | North City Business Centre | Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview, Fortwilliam, Skegoneill & Cliftonville |
| 2b | Metro | ~27 min | 19 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 21:56 | Ladysmith Lane | Dock Street | Glengormley, Bellevue, Rathcoole, Whitehouse, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower & 3 more |
| 13 | Metro | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 20:04 | Glencroft Road | Dock Street | Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse & Duncrue |
| 14 | Metro | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:56 | 19:49 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Dock Street | Glengormley & Duncrue |
| 14b | Metro | ~12 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 07:32 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Dock Street | Glengormley & Duncrue |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 14a, 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 | ~12 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:06 | 18:03 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Dock Street | Glengormley & Duncrue |
| 13c | Metro | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Glencroft Road | Dock Street | Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse & Duncrue |
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 2a bus, 1d bus, 2b bus, 13 bus, 14 bus, 14b bus, 14a bus or 13c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownabbey to Duncairn?
8 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Duncairn: the 2a (Metro), the 1d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 13 (Metro), the 14 (Metro), the 14b (Metro), the 14a (Metro), the 13c (Metro). The most frequent is the 2a, 30 times each weekday — board at Burnthill Road and get off at Dock Street, about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Duncairn?
Between 11 minutes on the 14 and 27 on the 2b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glengormley, Bellevue, Rathcoole, Whitehouse and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Duncairn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 22:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownabbey to Duncairn?
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.