Bus from Ramsey (Isle of Man) to Onchan
5 direct routes · 35–45 min · first bus 06:41, last bus 23:11 (weekdays); night service N3 runs at 00:21.
Next buses to Onchan as of 11:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ramsey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bus Vannin | ~35 min | 24 | Sat 22 · Sun 7 | 07:32 | 23:11 | Ramsey, Waterloo Road/Britannia | Onchan, Bonds Layby | Glen Mona, Dhoon, Ballaragh, Laxey & Baldrine |
| 3a | Bus Vannin | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 7 · Sun 9 | 06:41 | 22:11 | Ramsey, Waterloo Road/Britannia | Onchan, Bonds Layby | Glen Mona, Dhoon, Ballaragh, Laxey & Baldrine |
| X3 | Bus Vannin | ~41 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:57 | 07:57 | Ramsey, Bowring Road, Riverside | Douglas, Victoria Road, glen entrance | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 3b, N3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3b | Bus Vannin | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:23 | 15:23 | Ramsey Grammer School | Onchan, Bonds Layby | Glen Mona, Dhoon, Ballaragh, Laxey & Baldrine |
| N3 | Bus Vannin | ~32 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:21 | 00:21 | Ramsey, Waterloo Road/Britannia | Onchan, Bonds Layby | Glen Mona, Dhoon, Ballaragh, Laxey & Baldrine |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ramsey 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 3 bus, 3a bus, X3 bus, 3b bus or N3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ramsey to Onchan?
5 routes run directly from Ramsey to Onchan: the 3 (Bus Vannin), the 3a (Bus Vannin), the X3 (Bus Vannin), the 3b (Bus Vannin), the N3 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 3, 24 times each weekday — board at Ramsey, Waterloo Road/Britannia and get off at Onchan, Bonds Layby, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ramsey to Onchan?
Between 35 minutes on the 3 and 45 on the 3b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Glen Mona, Dhoon, Ballaragh, Laxey and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ramsey to Onchan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:41 and the last around 23:11 — and night service N3 runs at 00:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ramsey to Onchan?
Fares on this journey are set by Bus Vannin — the England fare cap doesn't apply on the Isle of Man. Check Bus Vannin's website for current fares and day tickets.