Bus from Ballywalter to Newtownards
4 direct routes · 30–50 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 19:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 06:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballywalter, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 08:00 | 19:50 | Main Street | Gibson's Lane | Greyabbey & Cunningburn |
| 7 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 17:05 | Main Street | Gibson's Lane | Millisle, Donaghadee & Six Road Ends |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 13:05 | Main Street | Gibson's Lane | Carrowdore & Cunningburn |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Main Street | Murdock's Lane | Millisle, Donaghadee & Six Road Ends |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballywalter on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 9 bus, 7 bus, 9b bus or 3d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ballywalter to Newtownards?
4 routes run directly from Ballywalter to Newtownards: the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9, 7 times each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Gibson's Lane, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballywalter to Newtownards?
Between 30 minutes on the 9 and 50 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Greyabbey, Cunningburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballywalter to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 19:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballywalter to Newtownards?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.