Major city · United Kingdom
NewryIúr Cinn Trá
Give Newry one night as a border stop between Dublin and Belfast, or a half-day for the cathedral and canal towpath; two nights only if you want Slieve Gullion.
Newry is a 28,000-person town on the Dublin–Belfast corridor, five miles north of the Republic of Ireland border. It has a cathedral, a canal towpath and a museum in a rediscovered castle, but its real use is as a cheap, walkable break on the Enterprise train line. Most travellers need one night or a half-day, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (wet, dark by 16:30)avoid Jan–Feb (wet, dark by 4:30 PM)
- Airports
- BFS · DUB
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Newry999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Newry, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyNewry is a low-crime town by UK standards and the border crossing is routine.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBFS Belfast International (About 1 h 15 min by road; bus and train connections via Belfast).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable in 15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerDraught beer, pint£5–6.50 (≈ US$7–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, town centre to railway station£6–9 (≈ US$8–12)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Newry and Mourne Museum)Free
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person£22 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room£190 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BFS Belfast International (About 1 h 15 min by road; bus and train connections via Belfast) · DUB Dublin (Expressway X1 coach direct to Newry, about 1 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Apr (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Newry: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Buses and trains reach Belfast, Dublin and Dundalk; Bus Éireann 160 links Newry, Killeen and Dundalk every couple of hours, about 35 min. Taxis and Uber cover the outskirts. National Cycleway 9 runs Belfast–Newry; Route 91 branches west to Armagh.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Warrenpoint
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi south on the A2, about 15 min
Village at the head of Carlingford Lough; eating places and a 16th-century turret you cannot enter.
Rostrevor
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Bus or taxi past Warrenpoint, about 20 min
Woodland, the Cloughmore Stone and easy Mourne foothill walks; Fiddlers Green Festival in July.
Slieve Gullion
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min drive plus 4 h on foot
Car to the west-flank car park, then walk
573 m summit, passage tomb near the top, much mud; no public transport to the trailhead.
Dundalk
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Bus Éireann 160 from Newry buscentre
Crosses into the Republic; bring ID and check your phone roaming terms.
Belfast
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Enterprise train or Goldliner 238
Doable as a day trip, but Belfast deserves its own night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (The Mall / Hill Street)
Walk to cathedral, buscentre and restaurants; best for one night without a car.
The Quays / canal west bank
Chain hotels and retail strip; 10–15 min walk to the centre, parking on site.
Warrenpoint and Rostrevor
7–9 miles south on Carlingford Lough; village guesthouses and caravan park, needs a car or taxi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Enterprise train Belfast → Newry, one way2 × £15 | £30 |
| Bus Éireann 160 Newry → Dundalk, one way2 × £8 | £16 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £12 | £24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £34 |
| Trip total≈ £187 per person per day, bed included | £374≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in pounds; flights and cross-border coach fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Draught beer, pint | £5–6.50 (≈ US$7–9) |
| Taxi, town centre to railway station | £6–9 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Museum entry (Newry and Mourne Museum) | Free |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Newry railway station is a mile northwest of the centre: allow 20 min on foot or take a taxi.
- Cross-border shoppers: VAT and currency swings change what is actually cheaper, so compare before you buy.
- Slieve Gullion paths are muddy year-round; boots, not trainers.
- Some town-centre venues and the museum keep short hours: check before you travel.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 999
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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My bed tonight
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Chuig an seoladh seo, le do thoilTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)999
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassy in Newry. The US consulate-general is in Belfast; most other countries keep embassies in London and consulates in Belfast or Dublin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Enterprise train Belfast → Newry: about £15 (≈ US$20) one way, about 1 h
- Goldliner 238 Belfast → Newry: about £12 (≈ US$16) one way, about 1 h 30 min
- Taxi Newry station → town centre: £6–9 (≈ US$8–12)
Say or show
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-rass)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta? — Can I pay by card? (un fay-der lum eek le kar-ta)
Irish is spoken in the area but English is universal; the phrases are a courtesy, not a necessity.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Newry. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (wet, dark by 16:30) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BFS and DUB: last coach and train departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: The Mall and Hill Street, the cathedral and St Colman's Park, the canal and The Quays.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Newry Cathedral, Bagenal's Castle museum, Derrymore House grounds) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border-crossing fixture so the Dundalk and Dublin legs can go green.