🚌 Bus from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam
6 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 21:46 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Metro | ~12 min | 31 | 05:16 | 21:46 | Burnthill Road |
| 1d | Metro | ~14 min | 15 | 06:43 | 20:59 | St Anne's Crescent |
| 1k | Metro | ~14 min | 12 | 08:51 | 20:04 | Ballycraigy Road |
| 1c | Metro | ~13 min | 7 | 05:57 | 22:23 | St Anne's Crescent |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 6 | 06:38 | 16:33 | Ballyrobert Road |
| 1g | Metro | ~14 min | 3 | 07:21 | 09:11 | Ballycraigy Road |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
6 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam: the 1a (Metro), the 1d (Metro), the 1k (Metro), the 1c (Metro), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 1g (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
Around 12 minutes on the 1a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1a) leaves around 05:16 and the last around 21:46. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
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.