The average bus between Belfast and Ards takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Belfast to Ards. 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 6 times a week between Belfast and Ards. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:05 AM which arrives into Ards at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ards. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Ards station via Cavan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Belfast to Ards bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 15.
Belfast to Ards bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Keenagh station.
The distance between Belfast and Ards is 164.1 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Keenagh via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 57m.