Bus from Portavogie to Ballywalter
3 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 19:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ballywalter as of 05:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portavogie, 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 | ~22 min | 6 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 09:08 | 19:33 | Springfield Gardens | Main Street | Ballyhalbert, Glastry & Ballyhalbert |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 07:12 | Springfield Gardens | Main Street | Ballyhalbert |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 07:21 | Springfield Gardens | Main Street | Ballyhalbert, Glastry & Ballyhalbert |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portavogie 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, 9b bus or 3d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portavogie to Ballywalter?
3 routes run directly from Portavogie to Ballywalter: the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 3d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9, 6 times each weekday — board at Springfield Gardens and get off at Main Street, about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portavogie to Ballywalter?
Around 22 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballyhalbert, Glastry, Ballyhalbert on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portavogie to Ballywalter?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:12 and the last around 19:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portavogie to Ballywalter?
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.