Bus from Newtownards to Stormont
10 direct routes · 14–19 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stormont as of 11:51
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 | ~18 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 21:55 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Craigantlet & Dundonald |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 19:10 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Dundonald |
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 5 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:20 | 21:15 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Craigantlet & Dundonald |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 09:20 | 14:10 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Craigantlet & Dundonald |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:30 | 15:30 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Dundonald |
| 7a | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 09:00 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Craigantlet & Dundonald |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9b, 10b, 5d, 6b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:25 | 17:25 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Craigantlet & Dundonald |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Dundonald |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 07:20 | Gibson's Lane | Summerhill Avenue | Craigantlet & Dundonald |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:40 | 08:40 | Gibson's Lane | Stormont Sports Ground | Dundonald |
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, 9b bus, 10b bus or 5d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Stormont?
10 routes run directly from Newtownards to Stormont: the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 10 (Ulsterbus), the 5 (Ulsterbus), the 505 (Ulsterbus), the 5f (Ulsterbus), the 7a (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 10b (Ulsterbus), the 5d (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 7, 12 times each weekday — board at Gibson's Lane and get off at Summerhill Avenue, about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Stormont?
Between 14 minutes on the 6b and 19 on the 505, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Craigantlet, Dundonald on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Stormont?
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 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.