Bus from Carrowdore to Newtownards
3 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 18:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 06:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 17:01 | Main Street | Gibson's Lane | Cunningburn |
| 10a | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:45 | 18:45 | Main Street | Gibson's Lane | Cunningburn |
| 3e | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Main Street | Murdock's Lane | Millisle, Donaghadee & Six Road Ends |
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 9b bus, 10a bus or 3e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carrowdore to Newtownards?
3 routes run directly from Carrowdore to Newtownards: the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 10a (Ulsterbus), the 3e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9b, 6 times each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Gibson's Lane, about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carrowdore to Newtownards?
Around 22 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cunningburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrowdore to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrowdore 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.