Bus from Portavogie to Newtownards
4 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 19:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 10:23
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 | ~50 min | 6 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 09:08 | 19:33 | Springfield Gardens | Gibson's Lane | Ballyhalbert, Glastry, Ballyhalbert, Ballywalter, Greyabbey & Cunningburn |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~47 min | 3 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 06:53 | 10:13 | Springfield Gardens | Gibson's Lane | Ballyhalbert, Glastry, Ballyhalbert, Glastry, Rubane, Kircubbin & 3 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9b, 3d
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 | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 07:12 | Springfield Gardens | Gibson's Lane | Ballyhalbert, Ballywalter, Carrowdore & Cunningburn |
| 3d | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:21 | 07:21 | Springfield Gardens | Murdock's Lane | Ballyhalbert, Glastry, Ballyhalbert, Ballywalter, Millisle, Donaghadee & 1 more |
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, 10b bus, 9b bus or 3d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portavogie to Newtownards?
4 routes run directly from Portavogie to Newtownards: the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10b (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 Gibson's Lane, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portavogie to Newtownards?
Around 50 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballyhalbert, Glastry, Ballyhalbert, Ballywalter and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portavogie to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 19:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portavogie to Newtownards?
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.