🚌 Bus from Newtownards to Stormont
8 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 5 | 06:20 | 21:15 | Gibson's Lane |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 4 | 09:20 | 14:10 | Gibson's Lane |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 4 | 10:30 | 15:30 | Gibson's Lane |
| 7a | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 4 | 06:25 | 08:40 | Greenlea Drive |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 3 | 10:06 | 15:56 | Floodgates |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 1 | 07:36 | 07:36 | Teal Rocks |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | 07:05 | 07:05 | Dakota Avenue |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | 08:31 | 08:31 | Hollymount 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 Stormont?
8 routes run directly from Newtownards to Stormont: the 5 (Ulsterbus), the 505 (Ulsterbus), the 5f (Ulsterbus), the 7a (Ulsterbus), the 10 (Ulsterbus), the 10b (Ulsterbus), the 5d (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Stormont?
Around 18 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Stormont?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards to Stormont?
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.