Bus from Armagh to Maghera
2 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 00:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maghera as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Armagh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x4 | Goldliner | ~90 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 08:50 | 00:55 | Lonsdale Road | Maghera Park & Ride | Moy, Dungannon, Cookstown & Castledawson |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~79 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 19:30 | 19:30 | Lonsdale Road | Maghera Cinema | Moy, Dungannon, Cookstown, Moneymore & Magherafelt |
Times are for the first boarding point in Armagh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every x4 bus or 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Armagh to Maghera?
2 routes run directly from Armagh to Maghera: the x4 (Goldliner), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the x4, 5 times each weekday — board at Lonsdale Road and get off at Maghera Park & Ride, about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Armagh to Maghera?
Around 90 minutes on the x4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Moy, Dungannon, Cookstown, Castledawson on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Armagh to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:50 and the last around 00:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Armagh to Maghera?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.