Bus from Rathcoole (Northern Ireland) to Monkstown (Northern Ireland)
4 direct routes · 4–11 min · first bus 07:37, last bus 23:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Monkstown (Northern Ireland) as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rathcoole, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d | Metro | ~9 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 11 | 08:08 | 22:25 | Rathcoole Primary School | Cherrylands | Whitehouse & Whiteabbey |
| 2e | Metro | ~7 min | 8 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 07:37 | 23:08 | Rathcoole Primary School | Cherrylands | Whitehouse & Whiteabbey |
| 2f | Metro | ~11 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:19 | 13:19 | Rathcoole Primary School | Cherrylands | Whitehouse & Whiteabbey |
| eb17 | Metro | ~4 min | 2 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 14:08 | 15:23 | Valley Leisure Centre | Cherrylands | Whiteabbey |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rathcoole 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 2d bus or 2e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
4 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Monkstown: the 2d (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the 2f (Metro), the eb17 (Metro). The most frequent is the 2d, 25 times each weekday — board at Rathcoole Primary School and get off at Cherrylands, about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
Between 4 minutes on the eb17 and 11 on the 2f, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Whitehouse, Whiteabbey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Monkstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:37 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathcoole 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.