🚌 Bus from Newcastle to Ballynahinch
4 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 5 | 06:35 | 17:50 | Newcastle Bus Station |
| 520 | Ulsterbus | ~26 min | 3 | 20:30 | 22:45 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By |
| 26b | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 3 | 09:25 | 16:25 | Newcastle Bus Station |
| 237 | Goldliner | ~29 min | 1 | 19:45 | 19:45 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Ballynahinch?
4 routes run directly from Newcastle to Ballynahinch: the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 520 (Ulsterbus), the 26b (Ulsterbus), the 237 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Ballynahinch?
Around 34 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Ballynahinch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 18) leaves around 06:35 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle to Ballynahinch?
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.