The average bus between Maghera and Newtownards takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Maghera 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 Maghera and Newtownards. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Maghera is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Newtownards at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Europa Bus Centre and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Maghera 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 Maghera to Newtownards. However, there are services departing from Maghera station and arriving at Newtownards station via Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Maghera to Newtownards bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Park & Ride Glenshane Rd station.
Maghera to Newtownards bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dundonald Park & Ride station.
The distance between Maghera and Newtownards is 69 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Park & Ride Glenshane Rd to Newtownards Bus Station via Europa Bus Centre, Wellington Place, Dundonald Park & Ride, and Brooklands in around 2h 50m.