Bus from Newry to Rathfriland
3 direct routes · 25–35 min · first bus 07:35, last bus 20:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathfriland as of 08:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~29 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 09:40 | 20:40 | Newry Bus Station | Hilltown Road | Mayobridge & Hilltown |
| 35 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 17:45 | Newry Bus Station | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Shinn & Mayobridge |
| 33 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:50 | 17:05 | Newry Bus Station | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Burren, Mayobridge & Hilltown |
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 240 bus, 35 bus or 33 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 240, 6 times each weekday — board at Newry Bus Station and get off at Hilltown Road, about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newry to Rathfriland?
Between 25 minutes on the 35 and 35 on the 33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Mayobridge, Hilltown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newry to Rathfriland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:35 and the last around 20:40. Check the route timetables 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.