The average bus between Newtownards and Downings takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards to Downings. 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 3 times a day between Newtownards and Downings. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Downings at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegall Square West and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newtownards to Downings? 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 Newtownards to Downings. However, there are services departing from Newtownards station and arriving at Downings station via Donegall Square West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Newtownards to Downings bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gibson's Lane station.
Newtownards to Downings bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Na Dúnaibh station.
The distance between Newtownards and Downings is 152.6 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Na Dúnaibh via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Derry Bus Station, and Letterkenny Bus in around 6h 18m.