Newtownards Directions

A20 connects the town to Belfast which is in the west. To the north is Bangor and the connecting road is A21.

Translink operates local bus services that include Ulsterbus and Metro which run the bus service within Newtownards and link the town to Belfast as well as other places.

Newtownards Airport to the south is home to the Ulster Flying Club which provides non-commercial pilot training. George Best Belfast City Airport is about 11 miles from the town and Belfast International Airport is about 22 miles away.

Belfast Ferry Port is 9.9 miles away from the town. Steam Packet is the operator for Belfast to Douglas ferry, Stena Line operates the Belfast to Stranraer ferry and Norfolkline Irish Sea operates the Belfast to Liverpool Birkenhead ferry. Larne is 31 miles away from the Newtownards. P&O Ferries operates the Larne to Cairnryan and Troon ferries whilst Larne to Fleetwood ferries are operated by Stena Line.