Bus from Newtownards to Belfast
11 direct routes · 29–41 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 04:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 21:55 | Gibson's Lane | May Street St George's Market | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 7 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 19:10 | Gibson's Lane | Lanyon Place Station Glider | Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 4 more |
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 5 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:20 | 21:15 | Gibson's Lane | Lanyon Place Station Glider | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 09:20 | 14:10 | Gibson's Lane | May Street St George's Market | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:30 | 15:30 | Gibson's Lane | Lanyon Place Station Glider | Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 4 more |
| 7a | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 09:00 | Gibson's Lane | Lanyon Place Station Glider | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 206, 9b, 10b, 655, 5d
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | Ulsterbus | ~41 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 08:00 | Gibson's Lane | May Street St George's Market | — |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:25 | 17:25 | Gibson's Lane | Lanyon Place Station Glider | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Gibson's Lane | May Street St George's Market | Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 4 more |
| 655 | Ulsterbus | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:05 | 07:05 | Church Street | May Street St George's Market | Dundonald |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 07:20 | Gibson's Lane | Lanyon Place Station Glider | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
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 7 bus, 10 bus, 5 bus, 505 bus, 7a bus, 206 bus, 9b bus or 10b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Belfast?
11 routes run directly from Newtownards to Belfast: the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 10 (Ulsterbus), the 5 (Ulsterbus), the 505 (Ulsterbus), the 5f (Ulsterbus), the 7a (Ulsterbus), the 206 (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 10b (Ulsterbus), the 655 (Ulsterbus), the 5d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 7, 12 times each weekday — board at Gibson's Lane and get off at May Street St George's Market, about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Belfast?
Between 29 minutes on the 5 and 41 on the 206, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards to Belfast?
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.