The average bus between Newtownards and Newry takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards to Newry. 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 Newtownards and Newry. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Newry at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegall Square West and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Newry. However, there are services departing from Newtownards station and arriving at Newry station via Donegall Square West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Newtownards to Newry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gibson's Lane station.
Newtownards to Newry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry station.
The distance between Newtownards and Newry is 62.2 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Newry Bus Station via Donegall Square West, Belfast Grand Central, and Newry Train Station in around 3h 12m.