Bus from Rathcoole (Northern Ireland) to Newtownabbey
5 direct routes · 7–12 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownabbey as of 08:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | Metro | ~8 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 7 | 06:00 | 23:20 | Fairyknowe Park | Burnthill Road | Greencastle, Whitehouse, Bellevue, Glengormley & Carnmoney |
| 2b | Metro | ~9 min | 21 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 21:09 | Fairyknowe Park | Carwood Avenue | Whitehouse, Bellevue & Glengormley |
| 367 | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~9 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:42 | 14:27 | Valley Leisure Centre | Ballycraigy Road | Bellevue & Glengormley |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 367a, eb17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367a | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~12 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 16:44 | Valley Leisure Centre | Ballycraigy Road | Bellevue & Glengormley |
| eb17 | Metro | ~7 min | 2 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 14:08 | 15:23 | Valley Leisure Centre | Beverley Gardens (Beverley Road) | Whiteabbey, Monkstown, Mossley & Carnmoney |
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 2a bus, 2b bus or 367 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathcoole to Newtownabbey?
5 routes run directly from Rathcoole to Newtownabbey: the 2a (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 367 (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 367a (Ulsterbus Town Services), the eb17 (Metro). The most frequent is the 2a, 29 times each weekday — board at Fairyknowe Park and get off at Burnthill Road, about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathcoole to Newtownabbey?
Between 7 minutes on the eb17 and 12 on the 367a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Greencastle, Whitehouse, Bellevue, Glengormley and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathcoole to Newtownabbey?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathcoole to Newtownabbey?
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.