Bus from Newtownards to Carrowdore
4 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 10:35, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carrowdore as of 10:50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 12:30 | 17:20 | Newtownards Bus Station | Main Street | Cunningburn |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 10a, 9, 10d
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 14:01 | 22:40 | Castle Place | Main Street | Cunningburn |
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:55 | 17:55 | Newtownards Bus Station | Main Street | Cunningburn |
| 10d | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:35 | 10:35 | Newtownards Bus Station | Main Street | Cunningburn |
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 9b bus, 10a bus or 9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Carrowdore?
4 routes run directly from Newtownards to Carrowdore: the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 10a (Ulsterbus), the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9b, 3 times each weekday — board at Newtownards Bus Station and get off at Main Street, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Carrowdore?
Around 20 minutes on the 9b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cunningburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Carrowdore?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:35 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards to Carrowdore?
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.