Public Transport in Newry: Routes, Times & Operators
A complete index of public transport in Newry: 38 routes, 686 journeys today, every one linked to its live timetable. Search covers every stop on every line.
City buses 19
Routes running inside Newry and its immediate suburbs.
Regional buses 17
Services connecting Newry with the towns and countryside around it.
Trains 2
Rail services calling at Newry.
How the network is laid out
Public transport in Newry is built around a single interchange point. Everything else — the regional coaches, the rural links, the rail line — connects through it, which makes the centre the place to change rather than a place to avoid.
Accessible travel
Most city buses serving Newry are low-floor with a ramp and a wheelchair space. Coaches and rural minibuses vary far more, so contact the operator ahead for those. Rail assistance should be booked in advance where possible.
Tickets explained
Two ticketing systems overlap in Newry. Anything under the TFI umbrella accepts the Leap Card; independent coach companies do not. The operator is listed on every route card above.
- Leap Card — tap on as you board; the fare is deducted automatically.
- Cash — accepted on most services but at a higher fare, and exact change is often required.
- Coach tickets — book directly with the operator, usually cheaper online than at the desk.
The busiest routes today
Frequency varies enormously between routes here. These five carry the most journeys today, which usually means you can turn up without checking a timetable — the rest reward planning.
| Route | Where it goes | Operator | Journeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portadown Line | Lanyon Place Train Station – Newry Train Sta | NIRailways | 152 |
| 341 | Newry Buscentre – Newry Train Station _bus s | Ulsterbus Town Services | 100 |
| Belfast – Dublin (Enterprise) | Connolly Rail Station – Grand Central Statio | Enterprise | 76 |
| 39 | Newry Buscentre – Greencastle Street | Ulsterbus | 47 |
| 238 | Europa Buscentre – Newry Buscentre | Goldline Express | 46 |
Before you travel
Assuming one ticket covers everything
Leap works on TFI services, not on private coaches. Check the operator on the route card before you rely on it.
Trusting the terminus time
The headline departure time is from the first stop. Your stop may be twenty minutes later — open the route page for times from where you actually board.
Early starts and late finishes
The earliest departure listed for Newry today is early morning and the latest is late evening. Outside that window there is no scheduled service, so late arrivals need a taxi.
Check the day type
Saturday and Sunday timetables are thinner than weekdays, and some routes do not run at all.
Work backwards
Pick the arrival you need first, then find the departure that gets you there with a margin.
Confirm the last bus
The final departure of the day is the one most often missed — check it before you commit to the trip.
Who runs the buses
6 operators serve Newry, and they do not share ticketing. Knowing which company runs your route matters because it decides whether a Leap Card works.
| Operator | Routes here | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Ulsterbus | 21 | City |
| Ulsterbus Town Services | 9 | City |
| Goldline Express | 4 | City |
| Bus Éireann | 2 | Selected routes |
| NIRailways | 1 | Selected routes |
| Enterprise | 1 | Selected routes |
Working out your trip
Find the route
Search by number, stop, suburb or operator in the box above — the search covers every stop on every route listed.
Open its timetable
Each card links to the full schedule, with departures from any stop on the line.
Check the connection
If you need to change, the transfer tool on each route page shows what you can connect to.
Weekends and evenings
Weekend timetables in Newry are lighter than weekday ones and Sunday is lighter again. Some routes on this page run Monday to Friday only. The journey counts shown are for today, so check the route page itself if you are planning for a different day.
Where these numbers come from
Everything on this page is generated from the official GTFS timetable data published for Irish public transport, refreshed weekly. The journey counts reflect services scheduled to run today — not a yearly average — which is why they move from day to day. Operators set the times and can change them, so confirm before travelling.