Bus from Newtownards to Bangor (Northern Ireland)
4 direct routes · 18–23 min · first bus 07:01, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bangor (Northern Ireland) as of 07:29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 28 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 07:01 | 21:55 | First Presbyterian Church | Abbey Street | Conlig |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 3d, 3e, 6b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Murdock's Lane | Bangor Academy | Six Road Ends |
| 3e | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:13 | 08:13 | Murdock's Lane | Bangor Academy | Six Road Ends |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:35 | 17:35 | Newtownards Bus Station | Abbey Street | Conlig |
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 6 bus, 3d bus, 3e bus or 6b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Bangor?
4 routes run directly from Newtownards to Bangor: the 6 (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus), the 3e (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 6, 28 times each weekday — board at First Presbyterian Church and get off at Abbey Street, about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Bangor?
Between 18 minutes on the 6 and 23 on the 6b, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Conlig on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Bangor?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:01 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards to Bangor?
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.