238b Belfast to Newry via Banbridge, Loughbrickland

Operated by Goldliner. First bus 06:00, last bus 17:45. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.

Next towards Newry from Grand Central Station: tomorrow 16:15

Next towards Belfast from Newry Bus Station: tomorrow 06:00

Timetable

Ends at Newry Bus Station · Monday to Friday · 5 journeys

Stop	16:15	16:35	16:55	17:15	17:45
Grand Central Station	16:15	16:35	16:55	17:15	17:45
Church Square	16:50	17:10	17:30	17:50	18:20
Banbridge Bus Station	16:55	17:15	17:35	17:55	18:25
Main Street	17:02	17:22	17:42	18:02	18:32
Sheepbridge Park & Ride	17:12	17:32	17:52	18:12	18:42
Newry Bus Station	17:25	17:45	18:05	18:25	18:55

Stop	06:00	06:30	06:50	07:10	07:30	07:45	15:45
Newry Bus Station	06:00	06:30	06:50	07:10	07:30	07:45	15:45
Sheepbridge Park & Ride	06:10	06:40	07:00	07:20	07:40	07:55	15:55
Main Street	06:20	06:50	07:10	07:30	07:50	08:05	16:05
Banbridge Bus Station	06:27	06:57	07:17	07:37	07:57	08:12	16:12
Church Square	06:30	07:00	07:20	07:40	08:00	08:15	16:15
Belfast Grand Central Busway	07:02	07:37	08:02	08:22	08:42	08:52	16:52
Grand Central Station	·	·	08:05	·	·	08:55	·
Grand Central Station	07:05	07:40	·	08:25	08:45	·	16:55

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Translink sets zonal fares on the 238b. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Goldliner before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 238b

238b towards Newry

All 8 stops

238b towards Belfast

All 9 stops

Newry Bus Station Newry
Sheepbridge Park & Ride Lurganare
Main Street Loughbrickland
Banbridge Park & Share Banbridge
Banbridge Bus Station Banbridge
Church Square Banbridge
Belfast Grand Central Busway The Village
Grand Central Station Belfast
Grand Central Station Belfast

Towns & areas on this route

Newry Belfast Banbridge Loughbrickland Lurganare The Village

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 238b bus?

The first 238b departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 238b bus?

The last 238b on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 238b bus cost?

Translink sets zonal fares on the 238b. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.

Who runs the 238b bus?

The 238b is operated by Goldliner.

Timetable data from Goldliner via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.