Bus from Stormont to Newtownards
10 direct routes · 21–29 min · first bus 07:06, last bus 22:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stormont, 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 | ~29 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:01 | 20:36 | Summerhill Avenue | Newtownards Bus Station | Dundonald |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 8 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:31 | 22:41 | Summerhill Avenue | Church Street | Dundonald & Craigantlet |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:01 | 22:16 | Summerhill Avenue | Church Street | Dundonald & Craigantlet |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:11 | 20:16 | Summerhill Avenue | Church Street | Dundonald & Craigantlet |
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 4 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:06 | 18:41 | Summerhill Avenue | Church Street | Dundonald & Craigantlet |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 3 | weekdays only | 12:31 | 16:36 | Summerhill Avenue | Newtownards Bus Station | Dundonald |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:16 | 08:16 | Summerhill Avenue | Newtownards Bus Station | Dundonald & Craigantlet |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:26 | 17:26 | Summerhill Avenue | Newtownards Bus Station | Dundonald |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:26 | 16:26 | Summerhill Avenue | Newtownards Bus Station | Dundonald & Craigantlet |
| 6b | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:14 | 17:14 | Craigantlet Buildings | Newtownards Bus Station | Dundonald |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stormont 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, 505 bus, 10 bus, 9b bus, 5 bus, 9 bus, 10b bus or 5d bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stormont to Newtownards?
10 routes run directly from Stormont to Newtownards: the 7 (Ulsterbus), the 505 (Ulsterbus), the 10 (Ulsterbus), the 9b (Ulsterbus), the 5 (Ulsterbus), the 5f (Ulsterbus), the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10b (Ulsterbus), the 5d (Ulsterbus), the 6b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 7, 14 times each weekday — board at Summerhill Avenue and get off at Newtownards Bus Station, about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stormont to Newtownards?
Between 21 minutes on the 9b and 29 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dundonald on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stormont to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:06 and the last around 22:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stormont 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.