Bus from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam
5 direct routes · 13–19 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 22:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fortwilliam as of 10:37
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 | ~13 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 7 | 05:18 | 21:47 | Burnthill Road | North Circular Road | Glengormley, Bellevue & Downview |
| 1d | Metro | ~15 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 9 | 06:46 | 20:59 | Ballycraigy Road | North Circular Road | Glengormley, Bellevue & Downview |
| 1c | Metro | ~16 min | 7 | Sat 2 · Sun 16 | 05:56 | 22:23 | Ballycraigy Road | North Circular Road | Glengormley, Bellevue & Downview |
| 153 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 6 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:42 | 16:40 | Ballycraigy Road | North Circular Road | Glengormley, Bellevue & Downview |
| 1g | Metro | ~19 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 09:20 | Ballycraigy Road | North Circular Road | Glengormley, Bellevue & Downview |
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, 1d bus, 1c bus, 153 bus or 1g bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
5 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam: the 1a (Metro), the 1d (Metro), the 1c (Metro), the 153 (Ulsterbus), the 1g (Metro). The most frequent is the 1a, 32 times each weekday — board at Burnthill Road and get off at North Circular Road, about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
Between 13 minutes on the 1a and 19 on the 1g, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glengormley, Bellevue, Downview on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Fortwilliam?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 22:23. Check the route timetables 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.