3 Bangor to Donaghadee via Groomsport
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:15, last bus 21:50. 27 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 10:40, last 17:45. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 3? 115 other bus routes are numbered 3 elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable by area.
- School holidays only — 15:30 towards Bangor Bus & Rail Centre
- School terms only — 08:00 towards Bangor Bus & Rail Centre
| Stop | 10:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 17:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Bus & Rail Centre | 10:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 17:20 |
| Main Street | 10:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 17:30 |
| Orlock Road | 10:53 | 12:53 | 13:53 | 14:53 | 15:53 | 17:33 |
| New Street | 11:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Donaghadee: 13 journeys, first 08:00 towards Bangor: 16 journeys, first 07:15
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Donaghadee: 13 journeys, first 08:00 towards Bangor: 16 journeys, first 07:15
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Donaghadee: 13 journeys, first 08:00 towards Bangor: 16 journeys, first 07:15
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Donaghadee: 13 journeys, first 08:00 towards Bangor: 16 journeys, first 07:15
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 3
3 towards Donaghadee
All 35 stops
- Bangor Bus & Rail Centre Bangor
- Upper Main Street Bangor
- Lower High Street Bangor
- Upper High Street Bangor
- Ward Avenue Bangor
- Groomsport Road Junction Bangor
- Waverly Drive Bangor
- Ballyholme Church Bangor
- Brooklyn Avenue Bangor
- Ashley Park Bangor
- The Banks Bangor
- The Brae Groomsport
- Walter Nelson Hall Groomsport
- Main Street Groomsport
- Church of Ireland Groomsport
- Cove Bay Groomsport
- Andrews Shorefield Groomsport
- Windsor Caravan Park Groomsport
- Seahaven Road Groomsport
- Lower Balloo Road Groomsport
- Sandeel Lane Groomsport
- Orlock Road Groomsport
- Portavoe Donaghadee
- Portavoe Beach Donaghadee
- Stockbridge Road Donaghadee
- The Chase Donaghadee
- Mullaghboy Donaghadee
- Barn Hill Donaghadee
- Golf Club Donaghadee
- Warren Cove Donaghadee
- Warren Villas Donaghadee
- Shore Street Donaghadee
- Sailing Club Donaghadee
- The Parade Donaghadee
- New Street Donaghadee
3 towards Bangor
All 34 stops
- New Street Donaghadee
- Sailing Club Donaghadee
- Shore Street Presbyterian Church Donaghadee
- Warren Villas Donaghadee
- Warren Cove Donaghadee
- Golf Club Donaghadee
- Barn Hill Donaghadee
- Mullaghboy Donaghadee
- Warren Road Donaghadee
- The Chase Donaghadee
- Stockbridge Road Donaghadee
- Portavoe Beach Donaghadee
- Orlock Road Groomsport
- Sandeel Lane Groomsport
- Lower Balloo Road Groomsport
- Seahaven Road Groomsport
- Windsor Caravan Park Groomsport
- Andrews Shorefield Groomsport
- Cove Bay Groomsport
- Church of Ireland Groomsport
- Main Street Groomsport
- The Brae Groomsport
- The Banks Bangor
- Ashley Park Bangor
- Brooklyn Avenue Bangor
- Ballyholme Church Bangor
- Waverly Drive Bangor
- Groomsport Road Junction Bangor
- Ward Avenue Bangor
- Hamilton Road Roundabout Bangor
- Holborn Avenue Bangor
- Bingham Street Bangor
- Hamilton Road Parish Bangor
- Bangor Bus & Rail Centre Bangor
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3 bus?
The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3 bus?
The last 3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 3. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 3 bus?
The 3 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.