Bus from Carrowdore to Ardkeen
3 direct routes · 24–33 min · first bus 10:55, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardkeen as of 07:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carrowdore, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 14:20 | 22:50 | Main Street | Ardkeen | Greyabbey, Nuns Quarter, Kircubbin & Rubane |
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:15 | 18:15 | Main Street | Loughdoo Road | Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, Portavogie, Kirkistown, Ringboy, Cloughey & 1 more |
| 10d | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:55 | 10:55 | Main Street | Ardkeen | Cunningburn, Greyabbey, Nuns Quarter, Kircubbin & Rubane |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carrowdore 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 10a bus or 9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carrowdore to Ardkeen?
3 routes run directly from Carrowdore to Ardkeen: the 10a (Ulsterbus), the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 10a, twice each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Ardkeen, about 24 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carrowdore to Ardkeen?
Between 24 minutes on the 10a and 33 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Greyabbey, Nuns Quarter, Kircubbin, Rubane on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrowdore to Ardkeen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:55 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrowdore to Ardkeen?
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.