Bus from Newry to Armagh
3 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 08:55, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Armagh as of 03:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newry, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Ulsterbus | ~53 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 17:15 | Newry Bus Station | Armagh Bus Station | Goragh, Bessbrook, Loughgilly, Mountnorris, Loughgilly, Markethill & 4 more |
| 40e | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:55 | 18:15 | Newry Bus Station | Armagh Bus Station | Bessbrook, Whitecross, Glenanne, Mowhan, Markethill, Hamiltonsbawn & 1 more |
| 40b | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 08:55 | 16:15 | Newry Bus Station | Armagh Bus Station | Goragh, Bessbrook, Loughgilly, Mountnorris, Loughgilly, Markethill & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newry 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 40 bus, 40e bus or 40b bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newry to Armagh?
3 routes run directly from Newry to Armagh: the 40 (Ulsterbus), the 40e (Ulsterbus), the 40b (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 40, 4 times each weekday — board at Newry Bus Station and get off at Armagh Bus Station, about 53 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newry to Armagh?
Around 53 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Goragh, Bessbrook, Loughgilly, Mountnorris and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Armagh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:55 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newry to Armagh?
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.