🚌 Bus from Newtownabbey to Monkstown
6 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 20:01 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Metro | ~10 min | 15 | 07:00 | 20:01 | Sherwood Parks |
| 1c | Metro | ~10 min | 9 | 07:35 | 23:29 | Carwood Avenue |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 3 | 09:36 | 17:20 | Dorvic Caravans |
| 13b | Metro | ~10 min | 2 | 18:26 | 21:01 | Sherwood Parks |
| 13a | Metro | ~10 min | 1 | 08:02 | 08:02 | Sherwood Parks |
| 13c | Metro | ~10 min | 1 | 16:40 | 16:40 | Sherwood Parks |
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 Monkstown?
6 routes run directly from Newtownabbey to Monkstown: the 13 (Metro), the 1c (Metro), the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 13b (Metro), the 13a (Metro), the 13c (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Newtownabbey to Monkstown?
Around 10 minutes on the 13, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownabbey to Monkstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 13) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 20:01. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownabbey to Monkstown?
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.