97a Newtownstewart to Strabane via Victoria Bridge, Sion Mills
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 08:05, last bus 08:05. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 97a? 5 other bus routes are numbered 97a elsewhere in the UK — see every 97a bus timetable by area.
- School terms only
| Stop | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Main Street | 08:05 |
| Newbridge | 08:09 |
| Victoria Bridge | 08:12 |
| Bells Park Road | 08:13 |
| Sion Mills | · |
| Canal Street | · |
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 Strabane: 2 journeys, first 08:05
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Strabane: 1 journey, first 08:05 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Strabane: 2 journeys, first 08:05
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Strabane: 2 journeys, first 08:05
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Strabane: 2 journeys, first 08:05
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Strabane: 1 journey, first 08:05
Route map
All stops on route 97a
97a towards Strabane
All 18 stops
- Main Street Newtownstewart
- Bessie Bell Court Newtownstewart
- Ardstraw Road Newtownstewart
- Newbridge Douglas Bridge
- Mulvin Road Douglas Bridge
- Victoria Bridge Victoria Bridge
- Bells Park Road Victoria Bridge
- 169-175 Melmount Road Sion Mills
- Sion Mills Sion Mills
- Primrose Park Sion Mills
- Millhaven Sion Mills
- Brookvale Sion Mills
- Carlton Drive Strabane
- Holy Cross College Strabane
- Beechmount Avenue Junction Strabane
- Knockavoe Crescent Strabane
- Bridge Street Strabane
- Canal Street Strabane
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 97a bus?
The first 97a departure on weekdays leaves at 08:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 97a bus?
The last 97a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 97a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 97a. 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 97a bus?
The 97a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.