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Ballymena to Newtownards buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Newtownards takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Newtownards. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 37m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 505 bus

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  1. Take the bus from George Street to Laganside Bus Stationbus bus 218 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Newtownards Bus Stationbus bus 505 / ...
2h 5m
£7

Ballymena to Newtownards bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Ballymena and Newtownards. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Newtownards at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 55m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 5m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 35m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 55m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 10m • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkTranslink13h • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 5m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 35m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink2h 5m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 35m • 1 change

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Newtownards? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Newtownards.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Newtownards, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Newtownards Bus Station via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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