6a Derry Londonderry to New Buildings via Prehen Park
Operated by Foyle Metro. First bus 07:45, last bus 22:35. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 6a? 28 other bus routes are numbered 6a elsewhere in the UK — see every 6a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 07:45 towards Newbuildings
| Stop | 07:45 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 20:30 | 22:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyle Street Bus Station | 07:45 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 20:30 | 22:20 |
| Black Gates | 07:52 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 14:22 | 20:36 | 22:26 |
| Woodside Road | 07:56 | 11:26 | 12:26 | 14:26 | 20:40 | 22:30 |
| Newbuildings | · | 11:33 | 12:33 | 14:33 | 20:44 | 22:34 |
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 Foyle Metro 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 New Buildings: 8 journeys, first 07:45 towards Derry Londonderry: 3 journeys, first 16:50
- 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 Foyle Metro before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards New Buildings: 8 journeys, first 07:45 towards Derry Londonderry: 3 journeys, first 16:50
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards New Buildings: 8 journeys, first 07:45 towards Derry Londonderry: 3 journeys, first 16:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards New Buildings: 8 journeys, first 07:45 towards Derry Londonderry: 3 journeys, first 16:50
- 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 Foyle Metro before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 6a
6a towards New Buildings
All 15 stops
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
- John Street Derry Londonderry
- Victoria Park Derry Londonderry
- Hillview Avenue Prehen Park
- Black Gates Prehen Park
- Prehen Park Prehen Park
- Dunwood Park Prehen Park
- Golf Club Prehen Park
- Dunhugh Park New Buildings
- Woodside Road New Buildings
- Foyle Crescent New Buildings
- Primity Crescent 1 New Buildings
- Primity Crescent 2 New Buildings
- Primity Crescent 3 New Buildings
- Newbuildings New Buildings
6a towards Derry Londonderry
All 14 stops
- Newbuildings New Buildings
- Ballyore Drive New Buildings
- Woodside Road New Buildings
- Dunhugh Park Prehen Park
- Golf Club Prehen Park
- Dunwood Park Prehen Park
- Prehen Park Prehen Park
- Black Gates Prehen Park
- Hillview Avenue Prehen Park
- Victoria Park Derry Londonderry
- Carlisle Road Lower Derry Londonderry
- Carlisle Road Upper Derry Londonderry
- Orchard Street Derry Londonderry
- Foyle Street Bus Station Derry Londonderry
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 6a bus?
The first 6a departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 6a bus?
The last 6a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 6a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 6a. 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 6a bus?
The 6a is operated by Foyle Metro.
Timetable data from Foyle Metro via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.