Bus from Willowfield to Newtownards
9 direct routes · 30–38 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 22:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newtownards as of 09:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Willowfield, 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 | ~38 min | 14 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:52 | 20:26 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Newtownards Bus Station | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 505 | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 8 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:22 | 22:32 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Church Street | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:52 | 22:06 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Church Street | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 9b | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 11:02 | 20:06 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Church Street | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 5 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:57 | 18:32 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Church Street | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 5f | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 3 | weekdays only | 12:22 | 16:27 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Newtownards Bus Station | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:07 | 08:07 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Newtownards Bus Station | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
| 10b | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:17 | 17:17 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Newtownards Bus Station | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 4 more |
| 5d | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 16:17 | Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) | Newtownards Bus Station | Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Willowfield 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 Willowfield to Newtownards?
9 routes run directly from Willowfield 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 most frequent is the 7, 14 times each weekday — board at Short Strand (Albertbridge Road) and get off at Newtownards Bus Station, about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Willowfield to Newtownards?
Between 30 minutes on the 9b and 38 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Belfast, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Willowfield to Newtownards?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 22:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Willowfield 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.