The average bus between Newtownabbey and Portglenone takes 3h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownabbey to Portglenone. 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 Newtownabbey and Portglenone. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownabbey is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Portglenone at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newtownabbey to Portglenone? 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 Newtownabbey to Portglenone. However, there are services departing from Newtownabbey station and arriving at Portglenone station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Newtownabbey to Portglenone bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ulster University Belfast station.
Newtownabbey to Portglenone bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bethlehem Abbey station.
The distance between Newtownabbey and Portglenone is 43.4 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Merville Mews to Bethlehem Abbey via Ulster University Belfast and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 3h 40m.