Bus from Armagh to Bessbrook
4 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bessbrook as of 04:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Armagh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Ulsterbus | ~41 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 14:15 | Armagh Bus Station | Jockeys Brae | Killeen, Collone, Markethill, Collone, Markethill, Loughgilly & 2 more |
| 40e | Ulsterbus | ~42 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:15 | 17:15 | Armagh Bus Station | Orange Hall | Killeen, Hamiltonsbawn, Markethill, Mowhan, Glenanne & Whitecross |
| 40b | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 08:00 | 15:15 | Armagh Bus Station | Jockeys Brae | Killeen, Hamiltonsbawn, Markethill, Loughgilly, Mountnorris & Loughgilly |
| 40c | Ulsterbus | ~42 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | Armagh Bus Station | Orange Hall | Killeen, Collone, Markethill, Collone, Markethill, Mowhan & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Armagh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus, 40e bus, 40b bus or 40c bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Armagh to Bessbrook?
4 routes run directly from Armagh to Bessbrook: the 40 (Ulsterbus), the 40e (Ulsterbus), the 40b (Ulsterbus), the 40c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 40, 4 times each weekday — board at Armagh Bus Station and get off at Jockeys Brae, about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Armagh to Bessbrook?
Around 41 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Killeen, Collone, Markethill, Collone and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Armagh to Bessbrook?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 17:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Armagh to Bessbrook?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.