The average bus between Magherafelt and Newtownards takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Magherafelt 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Magherafelt and Newtownards. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magherafelt is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Newtownards at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Antrim Buscentre and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Magherafelt 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Magherafelt to Newtownards. However, there are services departing from Magherafelt station and arriving at Newtownards station via Antrim Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Magherafelt to Newtownards bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Magherafelt Bus Station.
Magherafelt to Newtownards bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newtownards Bus Station.
The distance between Magherafelt and Newtownards is 61.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Magherafelt Bus Station to Newtownards Bus Station via Antrim Buscentre and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 7m.