Bus from Newry to Banbridge
5 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 02:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Banbridge as of 04:58
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | Goldliner | ~27 min | 21 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 08:15 | 21:15 | Newry Bus Station | Banbridge Bus Station | Lurganare & Loughbrickland |
| X1 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 04:35 | 02:35 | Newry Bus Station | Kenlis Street | — |
| 238b | Goldliner | ~27 min | 7 | weekdays only | 06:00 | 15:45 | Newry Bus Station | Banbridge Bus Station | Lurganare & Loughbrickland |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:15 | 15:45 | Newry Bus Station | Banbridge Bus Station | Lurganare & Loughbrickland |
| 45 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 08:15 | Newry Bus Station | Banbridge Bus Station | Lurganare & Loughbrickland |
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 238 bus, X1 bus, 38 bus or 45 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newry to Banbridge?
5 routes run directly from Newry to Banbridge: the 238 (Goldliner), the X1 (Goldliner), the 238b (Goldliner), the 38 (Ulsterbus), the 45 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 238, 21 times each weekday — board at Newry Bus Station and get off at Banbridge Bus Station, about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newry to Banbridge?
Around 27 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lurganare, Loughbrickland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Banbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:35 and the last around 02:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newry to Banbridge?
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.