Bus from Bangor (Northern Ireland) to Newtownards
4 direct routes · 19–24 min · first bus 07:16, last bus 22:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 05:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bangor, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 26 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 07:16 | 22:16 | Bangor Abbey | Gibson's Lane | Conlig |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 3d, 6b, 6c
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:31 | 15:31 | Ward Park | Murdock's Lane | Six Road Ends |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:16 | 08:16 | Bangor Abbey | Gibson's Lane | Conlig |
| 6c | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Bangor Abbey | Newtownards Bus Station | Conlig |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 6 bus, 3d bus, 6b bus or 6c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bangor to Newtownards?
4 routes run directly from Bangor to Newtownards: the 6 (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus), the 6c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 6, 26 times each weekday — board at Bangor Abbey and get off at Gibson's Lane, about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bangor to Newtownards?
Between 19 minutes on the 6 and 24 on the 6b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Conlig on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bangor to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:16 and the last around 22:16. Check the route timetables 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.