The average bus between Magherafelt and Newtownabbey takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Magherafelt 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 4 hours between Magherafelt and Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magherafelt is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 7:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Antrim Buscentre and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Magherafelt station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Antrim Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Magherafelt to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Magherafelt Bus Station.
Magherafelt to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
The distance between Magherafelt and Newtownabbey is 46.1 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Merville Mews via Antrim Buscentre, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and St Paul's in around 2h 37m.