5b Newtownards to Saintfield via Comber, Ballygowan
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:40, last bus 17:05. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 5b? 11 other bus routes are numbered 5b elsewhere in the UK — see every 5b bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 08:10 towards Saintfield, 15:30 towards Saintfield, 16:15 towards Newtownards Bus Station
| Stop | 07:40 | 08:10 to Saintfield | 09:00 to Saintfield | 10:05 | 13:30 | 15:30 to Saintfield | 16:15 | 16:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownards Bus Station | 07:40 | · | · | · | 13:30 | 15:30 | · | 16:30 |
| Regent House School | · | · | · | · | · | 15:35 | · | · |
| Dakota Avenue | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Killinchy Street | 07:55 | · | 09:00 | 10:05 | 13:45 | 15:47 | 16:15 | 16:45 |
| Comber Road | 08:05 | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:20 | 13:55 | 15:57 | 16:30 | 17:00 |
| Saintfield High Back Gate | · | 08:20 | 09:18 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Saintfield | · | · | 09:20 | · | · | 16:07 | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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 Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Saintfield: 6 journeys, first 07:40 towards Newtownards: 5 journeys, first 08:05 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Saintfield: 6 journeys, first 07:40 towards Newtownards: 5 journeys, first 08:05
Route map
All stops on route 5b
5b towards Saintfield
All 38 stops
- Newtownards Bus Station Newtownards
- Regent House School 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
- High Street Comber
- Andrews Memorial Primary School Comber
- Loughview Cemetery Comber
- Ballywilliam Cottage Comber
- Quarry Close Ballygowan
- Comber Road Ballygowan
- Ballygowan Bus Depot Bus Stop Ballygowan
- 65-71 Saintfield Road Ballygowan
- Ballycloughan Road Ballygowan
- Saintfield High Back Gate Saintfield
- 2-6 Comber Street Saintfield
- Saintfield Saintfield
5b towards Newtownards
All 33 stops
- Saintfield Saintfield
- Saintfield High School Saintfield
- Ballycloughan Road Ballygowan
- 65-71 Saintfield Road Ballygowan
- Ballygowan Bus Depot Bus Stop Ballygowan
- Comber Road Ballygowan
- Quarry Close Ballygowan
- Ballygowan Road Ballygowan
- Loughview Cemetery Comber
- Andrews Memorial Primary School Comber
- High Street Comber
- 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 5b bus?
The first 5b departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5b bus?
The last 5b on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5b bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 5b. 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 5b bus?
The 5b is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.