Bus from Belfast to Newtownards
11 direct routes · 30–43 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 22:30 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:45, last bus 16:40.
Next buses to Newtownards as of 18:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:50 | 20:20 | Laganside Bus Station | Newtownards Bus Station | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 8 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:20 | 22:30 | Laganside Bus Station | Church Street | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:50 | 22:00 | Laganside Bus Station | Church Street | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:00 | 20:00 | Laganside Bus Station | Church Street | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 4 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:55 | 18:30 | Laganside Bus Station | Church Street | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 3 | weekdays only | 12:20 | 16:25 | Laganside Bus Station | Newtownards Bus Station | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 206, 9, 10b, 655, 5d
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:05 | 17:15 | Waterfront | Newtownards Bus Station | — |
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:05 | 08:05 | Laganside Bus Station | Newtownards Bus Station | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | Laganside Bus Station | Newtownards Bus Station | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 655 | Ulsterbus | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:32 | 17:32 | Waterfront | Church Street | Dundonald |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Laganside Bus Station | Newtownards Bus Station | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast 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 7 bus, 505 bus, 10 bus, 9b bus, 5 bus, 206 bus, 9 bus or 10b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Newtownards?
11 routes run directly from Belfast to Newtownards: the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 505 (Ulsterbus), the 10 (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 5 (Ulsterbus), the 5f (Ulsterbus), the 206 (Ulsterbus), the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10b (Ulsterbus), the 655 (Ulsterbus), the 5d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 7, 14 times each weekday — board at Laganside Bus Station and get off at Newtownards Bus Station, about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Newtownards?
Between 30 minutes on the 206 and 43 on the 655, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:55 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast 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.