The average bus between Portrush and Newtownabbey takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 Portrush and Newtownabbey. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Newtownabbey at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Newtownabbey. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Newtownabbey station via Nelson Street Bus Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Portrush to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
The distance between Portrush and Newtownabbey is 77.2 km. The road distance is 104 km.
Translink operates a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lane hourly, and the journey takes 1h 38m.