The average bus between Dublin and Newtownards takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin 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 Dublin and Newtownards. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Newtownards at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Europa Bus Centre and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dublin 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 Dublin to Newtownards. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Newtownards station via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Dublin to Newtownards bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin to Newtownards bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Newtownards Bus Station.
The distance between Dublin and Newtownards is 144.7 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Newtownards Bus Station via Europa Bus Centre, Donegall Square West, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 3h 46m.