Bus from Newtownards to Willowfield
9 direct routes · 27–35 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Willowfield as of 15:37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 12 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 21:55 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 19:10 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 3 more |
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 5 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:20 | 21:15 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 6 | 09:20 | 14:10 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:30 | 15:30 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 3 more |
| 7a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 09:00 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9b, 10b, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:25 | 17:25 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Gibson's Lane | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore, Strandtown & 3 more |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 07:20 | Gibson's Lane | Albert Bridge | Craigantlet, Dundonald, Stormont, Shandon, Belmont, Ballyhackamore & 4 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, 9b bus, 10b bus or 5d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newtownards to Willowfield?
9 routes run directly from Newtownards to Willowfield: 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 most frequent is the 7, 12 times each weekday — board at Gibson's Lane and get off at Short Strand (Albertbridge Road), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Willowfield?
Between 27 minutes on the 5 and 35 on the 7, 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 Willowfield?
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 Willowfield?
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.