238 Belfast, Grand Central Station - Newry, Buscentre

Due to road works taking place on the Dromore Road Hillsborough from Tuesday 5th May 2026 until Sunday 10th May 2026 from 09:30 until 23:59, Ulsterbus and Goldliner services will operate as follows:

Tuesday 5th May 2026 until Friday 8th May 2026 from 08:00 until 09:30 only:

Buses will be permitted one-way access into Hillsborough via the Dromore Road towards Belfast.

238 services from Belfast towards Newry will drop off and pick up on the main A1 carriageway just after the roundabout at Hillsborough (on the hard shoulder at the beginning of the A1)
238 services from Newry towards Belfast - intending passengers are advised to use 651a or 538 services, or make their way to Sprucefield Park and Ride, or Sprucefield Shopping centre.

Tuesday 5th May 2026 until Friday 9th May 2026, after 09:30 and for the remainder of each day:

538 and 651a services will operate from Hillsborough roundabout, left on to Carnreagh Road, right on to Ballynahinch road and then left on to Lisburn Street and back out to the roundabout. Please avail of the bus stops on Ballynahinch road or Lisburn street for these services. 

238 services from Belfast towards Newry will drop off and pick up on the main a1 carriageway just after the roundabout at Hillsborough.
238 services from Newry towards Belfast - intending passengers are advised to use 651a or 538 services, or make their way to Sprucefield Park and Ride, or Sprucefield Shopping centre.

Saturday 9th May 2026 and Sunday 10th May 2026:There will be a full road closure on Dromore Road.

Buses will not be able to travel country-bound through Hillsborough via Dromore Road.538 and 651a services will operate from Hillsborough roundabout, left on to Carnreagh Road, right on to Ballynahinch road and then left on to Lisburn Street and back out to the roundabout. Please avail of the bus stops on Ballynahinch road or Lisburn street for these services.  
238 Services from Belfast towards Newry will drop off and pick up on the main a1 carriageway just after Hillsborough Roundabout.238 Services from Newry towards Belfast - intending passengers are advised to use 651a or 538 services, or make their way to Sprucefield Shopping Centre.

Subject to change.