The average bus between Belfast and Bessbrook takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Bessbrook. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Belfast and Bessbrook. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Bessbrook at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Newry Train Station and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bessbrook. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Bessbrook station via Newry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Belfast to Bessbrook bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Belfast to Bessbrook bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Newry station.
The distance between Belfast and Bessbrook is 54.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Belfast Grand Central to Newry 4 times a day, and the journey takes 52 min.