The average bus between Portrush and Newtownards takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 Portrush and Newtownards. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Newtownards at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Newtownards. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Newtownards station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Portrush to Newtownards bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Newtownards bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newtownards Bus Station.
The distance between Portrush and Newtownards is 91.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Newtownards Bus Station via Coleraine Buscentre and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 3m.