🚌 Bus from Bangor to Newtownards
3 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 27 | 07:15 | 22:15 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 4 | 09:40 | 17:10 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 1 | 08:15 | 08:15 | Bangor Bus & Rail Centre |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bangor on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bangor to Newtownards?
3 routes run directly from Bangor to Newtownards: the 6 (Ulsterbus), the 404 (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Bangor to Newtownards?
Around 12 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bangor to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6) leaves around 07:15 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bangor 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.