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Newtownabbey to Rathcoole buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newtownabbey and Rathcoole takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Newtownabbey to Rathcoole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 29m
Duration
199 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Wellington Quay

best
  1. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
4h 40m
€22–28

Newtownabbey to Rathcoole bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Newtownabbey and Rathcoole. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownabbey is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Rathcoole at 4:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegall Place and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 25m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 8m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 39m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 4m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 7m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 38m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 7m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 42m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 37m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland3h 39m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 4m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 7m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkAircoachGo-Ahead Ireland4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 199 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Rathcoole, IE-D, Ireland?

Aircoach operates a bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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