The average bus between Dublin and Newtownabbey takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dublin 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 hourly between Dublin and Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Glengall and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dublin to Newtownabbey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dublin to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.
The distance between Dublin and Newtownabbey is 149.2 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Aircoach operates a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengall hourly. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.