🚌 Bus from Newcastle to Ballyward
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 10:00, last bus 10:00 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Newcastle Bus Station |
| 32a | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 | Newcastle Bus Station |
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 Ballyward?
2 routes run directly from Newcastle to Ballyward: the 32 (Ulsterbus), the 32a (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Ballyward?
Around 20 minutes on the 32, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Ballyward?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 32) leaves around 10:00 and the last around 10:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle to Ballyward?
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.