Bus from Comber to Newtownards
2 direct routes · 15–20 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 20:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 08:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Comber, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 6 · Sun 4 | 06:30 | 20:45 | Killinchy Street | Gibson's Lane | — |
| 5b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:20 | 17:15 | Killinchy Street | Gibson's Lane | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Comber 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 5a bus or 5b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Comber to Newtownards?
2 routes run directly from Comber to Newtownards: the 5a (Ulsterbus), the 5b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 5a, 13 times each weekday — board at Killinchy Street and get off at Gibson's Lane, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Comber to Newtownards?
Between 15 minutes on the 5b and 20 on the 5a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Comber to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 20:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Comber 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.