🚌 Bus from Newcastle to Newtownards
1 direct route · about 81 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~81 min | 4 | 09:40 | 18:00 | Newcastle Bus Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Newtownards?
The 404 (Ulsterbus) runs directly from Newcastle to Newtownards.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Newtownards?
Around 81 minutes on the 404, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 404) leaves around 09:40 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle 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.