Bus from Newry to Belfast
4 direct routes · 60–112 min · first bus 04:35, last bus 02:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 03:53
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 | ~80 min | 21 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 08:15 | 21:15 | Newry Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Lurganare, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, Dromore, Hillsborough, Sprucefield & 1 more |
| X1 | Goldliner | ~60 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 04:35 | 02:35 | Newry Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Banbridge & Sprucefield |
| 238b | Goldliner | ~70 min | 7 | weekdays only | 06:00 | 15:45 | Newry Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Lurganare, Loughbrickland, Banbridge & The Village |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~112 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:15 | 14:15 | Newry Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Lurganare, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, Corbet, Ashfield, Gowdystown & 18 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 238 bus, X1 bus or 38 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newry to Belfast?
4 routes run directly from Newry to Belfast: the 238 (Goldliner), the X1 (Goldliner), the 238b (Goldliner), the 38 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 238, 21 times each weekday — board at Newry Bus Station and get off at Grand Central Station, about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newry to Belfast?
Between 60 minutes on the X1 and 112 on the 38, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lurganare, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, Dromore and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Belfast?
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 Belfast?
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.