Bus from Newtownards to Ballywalter
4 direct routes · 23–34 min · first bus 08:46, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballywalter as of 09:37
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newtownards, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 7 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:46 | 20:40 | Castle Place | Main Street | Cunningburn & Greyabbey |
| 7 | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:20 | 16:15 | Newtownards Bus Station | Broadway | Six Road Ends, Donaghadee & Millisle |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 12:30 | 17:20 | Newtownards Bus Station | Broadway | Cunningburn & Carrowdore |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Murdock's Lane | Broadway | Six Road Ends, Donaghadee & Millisle |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newtownards 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 9 bus, 7 bus, 9b bus or 3d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Ballywalter?
4 routes run directly from Newtownards to Ballywalter: the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9, 7 times each weekday — board at Castle Place and get off at Main Street, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Ballywalter?
Between 23 minutes on the 9 and 34 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cunningburn, Greyabbey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Ballywalter?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:46 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards to Ballywalter?
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.