Bus from Banbridge to Newry
5 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 03:35, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newry as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banbridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 12 | 08:15 | 23:33 | Church Square | Newry Bus Station | Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
| X1 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 03:35 | 01:35 | Kenlis Street | Newry Bus Station | — |
| 238b | Goldliner | ~35 min | 5 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 18:20 | Church Square | Newry Bus Station | Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
| 45 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 16:05 | Banbridge Bus Station | Newry Bus Station | Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 2 | weekdays only | 13:38 | 17:48 | Church Square | Newry Bus Station | Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banbridge 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 238 bus, X1 bus, 45 bus or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banbridge to Newry?
5 routes run directly from Banbridge to Newry: the 238 (Goldliner), the X1 (Goldliner), the 238b (Goldliner), the 45 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 238, 25 times each weekday — board at Church Square and get off at Newry Bus Station, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banbridge to Newry?
Around 35 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Loughbrickland, Lurganare on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banbridge to Newry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:35 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banbridge to Newry?
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.