The average bus between Bangor and Newtownabbey takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangor to Newtownabbey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bangor and Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Bangor to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bangor Buscentre station.
Bangor to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Martin Park station.
The distance between Bangor and Newtownabbey is 15.5 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Martin Park via Laganside Bus Station in around 1h 36m.