🚌 Bus from Newry to Belfast
5 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 08:15, last bus 21:15 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | Goldliner | ~80 min | 21 | 08:15 | 21:15 | Newry Bus Station |
| X1 | Goldliner | ~60 min | 21 | 02:35 | 01:35 | Newry Bus Station |
| 238b | Goldliner | ~75 min | 2 | 06:50 | 07:45 | Newry Bus Station |
| 538 | Ulsterbus | ~118 min | 1 | 10:15 | 10:15 | Newry Bus Station |
| 38 | Ulsterbus | ~115 min | 1 | 14:15 | 14:15 | Newry Bus Station |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newry to Belfast?
5 routes run directly from Newry to Belfast: the 238 (Goldliner), the X1 (Goldliner), the 238b (Goldliner), the 538 (Ulsterbus), the 38 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newry to Belfast?
Around 80 minutes on the 238, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 238) leaves around 08:15 and the last around 21:15. Check the route timetable 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.