Bus from Belfast to Newry
4 direct routes · 65–110 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 03:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newry as of 13:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, 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 | ~78 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 12 | 07:30 | 23:00 | Grand Central Station | Newry Bus Station | Sprucefield, Hillsborough, Dromore, Banbridge, Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
| X1 | Goldliner | ~65 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 05:00 | 03:00 | Grand Central Station | Newry Bus Station | Sprucefield & Banbridge |
| 238b | Goldliner | ~70 min | 5 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 17:45 | Grand Central Station | Newry Bus Station | Banbridge, Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~110 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:20 | 12:20 | Grand Central Station | Newry Bus Station | Botanic, Belfast City Hospital, Windsor, Balmoral, Finaghy, Dunmurry & 16 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast 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 or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Newry?
4 routes run directly from Belfast to Newry: the 238 (Goldliner), the X1 (Goldliner), the 238b (Goldliner), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 238, 25 times each weekday — board at Grand Central Station and get off at Newry Bus Station, about 78 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Newry?
Between 65 minutes on the X1 and 110 on the 38, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sprucefield, Hillsborough, Dromore, Banbridge and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Newry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 03:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast 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.