Bus from Donaghadee to Newtownards
4 direct routes · 15–25 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 21:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 07:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Donaghadee, 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 | ~25 min | 14 | Sat 7 · Sun 1 | 06:35 | 21:35 | New Street | Gibson's Lane | Six Road Ends |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 7b, 3d, 3e
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7b | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Windmill Road | Gibson's Lane | Six Road Ends |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | High Street | Murdock's Lane | Six Road Ends |
| 3e | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | New Street | Murdock's Lane | Six Road Ends |
Times are for the first boarding point in Donaghadee 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, 7b bus, 3d bus or 3e bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Donaghadee to Newtownards?
4 routes run directly from Donaghadee to Newtownards: the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 7b (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus), the 3e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 7, 14 times each weekday — board at New Street and get off at Gibson's Lane, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Donaghadee to Newtownards?
Between 15 minutes on the 7b and 25 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Six Road Ends on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Donaghadee to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 21:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Donaghadee 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.