M125 Metrolink Bus: Oqba Ibn Nafie Feeder via Al Thumama (East) — Timings & Free Fare (2026)
🚌 Metrolink M125 — free feeder for Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station
🚌 Route M125: Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station — circular via Al Thumama (East) | 🏢 Metrolink (Qatar Rail / Karwa) | 📍 Doha Metro Feeder
The M125 is a Metrolink feeder bus: a free shuttle that links Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station with the surrounding neighbourhoods, run by Karwa for Qatar Rail. Metrolink buses exist to close the last kilometre between the metro and your door — every route is a short loop anchored on one station. For the wider network, see the Doha city hub.
📋 Route M125 Essential Information
- Route: M125 — Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station feeder loop
- Service type: Metrolink metro feeder (free)
- Operator: Karwa, for Qatar Rail
- Hours: in step with Doha Metro hours (about 5:30 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, to about 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays from about 2:00 PM)
- Frequency: typically every 9 to 20 minutes (reported range for Metrolink feeders)
- Fare: Free for metro passengers
🚏 Station & Areas Served
- Metro station: Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station
- Areas served: Al Thumama (East)
Metrolink routes are published by station and served area rather than as full public stop sequences, so we do not invent a stop list — the exact stops for the M125 are shown in the Qatar Rail and Karwa apps and on the stop flags along the loop.
📖 About Route M125
The M125 loops out from Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station through Al Thumama (East) and back to the station, timed to connect with Doha Metro trains. Metrolink launched with the metro in 2019 and has grown to 48 feeder routes across the Red, Green and Gold lines; the network is still expanding, with new loops added through 2026.
🎟️ Fares & Payment
Free. Metrolink feeder buses are free for Doha Metro passengers — that is Qatar Rail’s official policy. There is no separate bus fare and no cash payment; you simply travel on your metro Travel Card journey.
⏰ Service Pattern
Frequency: typically every 9 to 20 minutes (reported range for Metrolink feeders). Hours: in step with Doha Metro hours (about 5:30 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, to about 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays from about 2:00 PM). For today’s exact departures, check the Qatar Rail app or Sila (sila.qa) — Qatar publishes no open timetable feed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the M125 really free?
Yes. Metrolink feeder buses are free for Doha Metro passengers — there is no separate fare and no cash payment on board.
How often does the M125 run?
Typically every 9 to 20 minutes (reported range for metrolink feeders), in step with Doha Metro hours (about 5:30 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, to about 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and Fridays from about 2:00 PM).
Which station does the M125 serve?
Oqba Ibn Nafie Metro Station. The loop serves Al Thumama (East).
Sources: Qatar Rail / Mowasalat Metrolink listings and the official Routes Guide (June 2024), cross-checked against the current Metrolink feed listings (2025-26) and the Property Finder Qatar Metrolink station table. Page verified October 2026.