5a Newtownards to Comber
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 06:30, last bus 20:45. 25 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 5a? 31 other bus routes are numbered 5a elsewhere in the UK — see every 5a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 08:00 towards Newtownards Bus Station
| Stop | 07:10 | 08:10 | 09:40 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 16:10 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 19:15 | 20:25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownards Bus Station | 07:10 | 08:10 | 09:40 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 16:10 | 17:15 | 17:45 | · | · |
| Gibson's Lane | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 19:15 | 20:25 |
| Dakota Avenue | · | 08:20 | 09:50 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:20 | · | · | 19:20 | 20:30 |
| Killinchy Street | 07:25 | 08:35 | 10:05 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 14:55 | 16:35 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 19:35 | 20:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Comber: 12 journeys, first 07:10 towards Newtownards: 14 journeys, first 06:30
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Comber: 12 journeys, first 07:10 towards Newtownards: 14 journeys, first 06:30
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Comber: 12 journeys, first 07:10 towards Newtownards: 14 journeys, first 06:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Comber: 12 journeys, first 07:10 towards Newtownards: 14 journeys, first 06:30
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 5a
5a towards Comber
All 26 stops
- Newtownards Bus Station Newtownards
- Gibson's Lane Newtownards
- South Street Newtownards
- Ards Arena Newtownards
- Ards Bowling Club Newtownards
- West Winds Primary School Newtownards
- Westwinds Newtownards
- Canberra Gardens Newtownards
- Dakota Avenue Newtownards
- Sunderland Park Newtownards
- Stirling Avenue Newtownards
- Catalina Gardens Newtownards
- Blenheim Drive Newtownards
- Scrabo Presbyterian Church Newtownards
- Lancaster Walk Newtownards
- Landsdowne Road Newtownards
- 111-113 Comber Road Newtownards
- 140-145 Newtownards Road Newtownards
- Moate Road Crossroads Newtownards
- Newtownards Road Comber
- Ballyhenry Road Comber
- Copeland Comber
- Comber Cemetery Comber
- Lower Crescent Comber
- Comber Health Centre Comber
- Killinchy Street Comber
5a towards Newtownards
All 22 stops
- Killinchy Street Comber
- Comber Health Centre Comber
- Phillip Way Comber
- Copeland Comber
- Newtownards Road Comber
- Moate Road Crossroads Newtownards
- Landsdowne Road Newtownards
- Canberra Gardens Newtownards
- Dakota Avenue Newtownards
- Sunderland Park Newtownards
- Stirling Avenue Newtownards
- Catalina Gardens Newtownards
- Blenheim Drive Newtownards
- Scrabo Presbyterian Church Newtownards
- Lancaster Walk Newtownards
- Westwinds Newtownards
- West Winds Primary School Newtownards
- Jubilee Road Newtownards
- Ards Bowling Club Newtownards
- Ards Arena Newtownards
- South Street Newtownards
- Gibson's Lane Newtownards
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5a bus?
The first 5a departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5a bus?
The last 5a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 5a. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 5a bus?
The 5a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.