Bus from Newry to Bessbrook
9 direct routes · 7–28 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bessbrook as of 12:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338e | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~23 min | 9 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:50 | 17:50 | Newry Bus Station | High Street | Camlough |
| 338f | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~28 min | 9 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:05 | 17:05 | Newry Bus Station | Orange Hall | — |
| 41a | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 8 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:15 | Newry Bus Station | High Street | — |
| 42 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:15 | 18:15 | Newry Bus Station | High Street | — |
| 40e | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 5 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 18:15 | Newry Bus Station | Cloughreagh Park | — |
| 40 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 4 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 17:15 | Newry Bus Station | Tullyhappy Lane | Goragh |
| 40b | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 3 | Saturdays only | 08:55 | 16:15 | Newry Bus Station | Tullyhappy Lane | Goragh |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 44, 44a
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 2 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:20 | 12:20 | Newry Bus Station | High Street | — |
| 44a | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 18:20 | Newry Bus Station | High Street | — |
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 41a bus, 42 bus, 40e bus, 40 bus, 40b bus, 44 bus or 44a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newry to Bessbrook?
9 routes run directly from Newry to Bessbrook: the 338e (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 338f (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 41a (Ulsterbus), the 42 (Ulsterbus), the 40e (Ulsterbus), the 40 (Ulsterbus), the 40b (Ulsterbus), the 44 (Ulsterbus), the 44a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 338e, 9 times each weekday — board at Newry Bus Station and get off at High Street, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newry to Bessbrook?
Between 7 minutes on the 42 and 28 on the 338f, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Camlough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Bessbrook?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newry to Bessbrook?
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.