🚌 Bus from Newtownards to Bangor
2 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 11:01, last bus 19:21 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 4 | 11:01 | 19:21 | Westwinds |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | 17:29 | 17:29 | Ballyrainey Road |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Bangor?
2 routes run directly from Newtownards to Bangor: the 404 (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Bangor?
Around 14 minutes on the 404, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Bangor?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 404) leaves around 11:01 and the last around 19:21. Check the route timetable 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.