🚌 Bus from Newry to Rathfriland
3 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~29 min | 6 | 09:40 | 20:40 | Newry Bus Station |
| 35 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 6 | 08:40 | 17:45 | Newry Bus Station |
| 33 | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 4 | 10:50 | 17:05 | 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 Rathfriland?
3 routes run directly from Newry to Rathfriland: the 240 (Goldliner), the 35 (Ulsterbus), the 33 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newry to Rathfriland?
Around 29 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Rathfriland?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 240) leaves around 09:40 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newry to Rathfriland?
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.