Bus from Newtownabbey to Duncrue
7 direct routes · 11–25 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 20:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Duncrue as of 15:02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Metro | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:01 | 20:04 | Glencroft Road | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse & Duncairn |
| 14 | Metro | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:56 | 19:49 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Glengormley & Duncairn |
| 653b | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:23 | 20:38 | Sallybush | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Mossley |
| 14b | Metro | ~12 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 07:32 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Glengormley & 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 | ~12 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:06 | 18:03 | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Glengormley & Duncairn |
| 253b | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:33 | 17:58 | Ballycraigy Road | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Glengormley |
| 13c | Metro | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Glencroft Road | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse & Duncairn |
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 13 bus, 14 bus, 14b bus, 14a bus or 13c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownabbey to Duncrue?
7 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Duncrue: the 13 (Metro), the 14 (Metro), the 653b (Ulsterbus), the 14b (Metro), the 14a (Metro), the 253b (Ulsterbus), the 13c (Metro). The most frequent is the 13, 15 times each weekday — board at Glencroft Road and get off at Nelson Street Bus Lane, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Duncrue?
Between 11 minutes on the 14 and 25 on the 13, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Carnmoney, Mossley, Monkstown, Whiteabbey and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Duncrue?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 20:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownabbey to Duncrue?
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.