Bus from Banbridge to Rathfriland
3 direct routes · 25–40 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathfriland as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banbridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 8 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 18:20 | Kenlis Street | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Lenaderg, Corbet, Annaclone & Katesbridge |
| 31 | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:00 | 17:25 | Banbridge Bus Station | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Lenaderg, Corbet, Katesbridge, Moneyslane & Ballyroney |
| 30 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Banbridge Bus Station | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Loughbrickland & Ballynaskeagh |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banbridge 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 29 bus, 31 bus or 30 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banbridge to Rathfriland?
3 routes run directly from Banbridge to Rathfriland: the 29 (Ulsterbus), the 31 (Ulsterbus), the 30 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 29, 8 times each weekday — board at Kenlis Street and get off at Rathfriland Bus Depot, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banbridge to Rathfriland?
Between 25 minutes on the 29 and 40 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lenaderg, Corbet, Annaclone, Katesbridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banbridge to Rathfriland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banbridge to Rathfriland?
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.