Bus from Newtownards to Portavogie
2 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 11:41, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portavogie 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 | ~41 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:41 | 20:40 | Castle Place | Springfield Gardens | Cunningburn, Greyabbey, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, Glastry & Ballyhalbert |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:41 | 15:41 | Murdock's Lane | Springfield Gardens | Six Road Ends, Donaghadee, Millisle, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, Glastry & 1 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 9 bus or 3d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Portavogie?
2 routes run directly from Newtownards to Portavogie: the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9, 6 times each weekday — board at Castle Place and get off at Springfield Gardens, about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Portavogie?
Around 41 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cunningburn, Greyabbey, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Portavogie?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 11:41 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards to Portavogie?
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.