Bus from Hillsborough (Northern Ireland) to Newry
2 direct routes · about 56 min · first bus 07:52, last bus 23:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newry as of 11:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hillsborough, 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 | ~56 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 12 | 07:52 | 23:15 | Hillsborough War Memorial | Newry Bus Station | Dromore, Banbridge, Loughbrickland & Lurganare |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~61 min | 2 | weekdays only | 13:12 | 17:19 | Lisburn Street | Newry Bus Station | Listullycurran, Tullymacarath, Dromore, Gowdystown, Ashfield, Corbet & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hillsborough 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 or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hillsborough to Newry?
2 routes run directly from Hillsborough to Newry: the 238 (Goldliner), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 238, 25 times each weekday — board at Hillsborough War Memorial and get off at Newry Bus Station, about 56 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hillsborough to Newry?
Around 56 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dromore, Banbridge, Loughbrickland, Lurganare on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Hillsborough to Newry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:52 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hillsborough 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.