Bus from Whitehouse Lower to Rathcoole (Northern Ireland)
7 direct routes · 4–10 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 23:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathcoole (Northern Ireland) as of 13:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitehouse Lower, 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 | ~4 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 7 | 05:58 | 23:17 | Catherine Court | Fairyknowe Park | Greencastle, Whitehouse & Bellevue |
| 2d | Metro | ~9 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 11 | 08:02 | 22:19 | Whitehouse | Rathcoole Primary School | Greencastle & Whitehouse |
| 2b | Metro | ~7 min | 21 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 21:04 | Whitehouse | Fairyknowe Park | Greencastle, Whitehouse & Bellevue |
| 2e | Metro | ~6 min | 7 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 07:30 | 23:04 | Whitehouse | Rathcoole Primary School | Whitehouse |
| 2h | Metro | ~8 min | 7 | weekdays only | 13:56 | 18:27 | Whitehouse | Rathcoole Primary School | Whitehouse |
| 2f | Metro | ~7 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:11 | 13:12 | Whitehouse | Rathcoole Primary School | Whitehouse |
| eb13 | Metro | ~10 min | 4 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 09:36 | 16:46 | Whitehouse | Rathcoole Primary School | Whitehouse |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitehouse Lower 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, 2d bus, 2b bus or 2e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitehouse Lower to Rathcoole?
7 routes run directly from Whitehouse Lower to Rathcoole: the 2a (Metro), the 2d (Metro), the 2b (Metro), the 2e (Metro), the 2h (Metro), the 2f (Metro), the eb13 (Metro). The most frequent is the 2a, 29 times each weekday — board at Catherine Court and get off at Fairyknowe Park, about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitehouse Lower to Rathcoole?
Between 4 minutes on the 2a and 10 on the eb13, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Greencastle, Whitehouse, Bellevue on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitehouse Lower to Rathcoole?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 23:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitehouse Lower to Rathcoole?
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.