44a Newry to Newtownhamilton via Bessbrook, Belleeks
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 08:10, last bus 18:20. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 44a? 10 other bus routes are numbered 44a elsewhere in the UK — see every 44a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 15:45 towards Newtownhamilton Bus Station, 08:10 towards Newry Bus Station
| Stop | 15:45 | 18:20 |
|---|---|---|
| Newry Bus Station | 15:45 | 18:20 |
| Daisy Hill Hospital | 15:48 | 18:23 |
| Camlough Road | 15:51 | 18:26 |
| Main Street | 15:55 | 18:30 |
| Belleeks Village | 16:07 | 18:42 |
| Newtownhamilton Bus Station | 16:20 | 18:55 |
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.
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 Ulsterbus 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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Newtownhamilton: 3 journeys, first 15:20 towards Newry: 4 journeys, first 08:10
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Newtownhamilton: 2 journeys, first 15:20 towards Newry: 3 journeys, first 08:10 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Newtownhamilton: 3 journeys, first 15:20 towards Newry: 4 journeys, first 08:10
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Newtownhamilton: 3 journeys, first 15:20 towards Newry: 4 journeys, first 08:10
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Newtownhamilton: 3 journeys, first 15:20 towards Newry: 4 journeys, first 08:10
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Newtownhamilton: 2 journeys, first 15:20 towards Newry: 3 journeys, first 08:10
Route map
All stops on route 44a
44a towards Newtownhamilton
All 28 stops
- Newry Bus Station Newry
- Monaghan Street Newry
- Daisy Hill Hospital Newry
- Hospital Road Newry
- Derrybeg Newry
- Egyptian Arch Newry
- Camlough Road Bessbrook
- Derrymore Road Bessbrook
- High Street Bessbrook
- St Paul's High School Bessbrook
- Carrickcruppen GAC Bessbrook
- Newry Road Bessbrook
- Main Street Camlough
- Newtown Road Camlough
- Sturgan Road Camlough
- Kesh Road Camlough
- Mountain Road Belleeks
- Oliver Plunkett Park Belleeks
- Shaughan Road Belleeks
- Belleeks Village Belleeks
- St Laurence O'Tooles Primary School Belleeks
- Tate Road Belleeks
- Carrickrovaddy Road Belleeks
- Outlecken Road Belleeks
- Cavanakill Road Newtownhamilton
- Whiterock Road Newtownhamilton
- The Commons Car Park Newtownhamilton
- Newtownhamilton Bus Station Newtownhamilton
44a towards Newry
All 24 stops
- Newtownhamilton Bus Station Newtownhamilton
- Whiterock Road Newtownhamilton
- Cavanakill Road Newtownhamilton
- Outlecken Road Belleeks
- Carrickrovaddy Road Belleeks
- Tate Road Belleeks
- Belleeks Village Belleeks
- Shaughan Road Belleeks
- Oliver Plunkett Park Belleeks
- Mountain Road Belleeks
- Kesh Road Camlough
- Newtown Road Camlough
- Main Street Camlough
- Newry Road Bessbrook
- Carrickcruppen GAC Bessbrook
- St Paul's High School Bessbrook
- High Street Bessbrook
- Camlough Road Bessbrook
- Egyptian Arch Newry
- Derrybeg Newry
- Hospital Road Newry
- Daisy Hill Hospital Newry
- Monaghan Street Newry
- Newry Bus Station Newry
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 44a bus?
The first 44a departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 44a bus?
The last 44a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 44a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 44a. 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 44a bus?
The 44a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.