Bus from Castledawson to Maghera
4 direct routes · 10–20 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 01:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maghera as of 10:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castledawson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 16 | 07:15 | 23:55 | Castledawson Park & Ride | Maghera Park & Ride | — |
| 116c | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 17:35 | Castledawson Park & Ride | Maghera Cinema | Hillhead & Knockcloghrim |
| x4 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:00 | 01:55 | Castledawson Park & Ride | Maghera Park & Ride | — |
| 246 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:00 | 19:00 | Castledawson Park & Ride | Maghera Park & Ride | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castledawson 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 212 bus, x4 bus or 246 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castledawson to Maghera?
4 routes run directly from Castledawson to Maghera: the 212 (Goldliner), the 116c (Ulsterbus), the x4 (Goldliner), the 246 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 212, 30 times each weekday — board at Castledawson Park & Ride and get off at Maghera Park & Ride, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castledawson to Maghera?
Between 10 minutes on the 212 and 20 on the 116c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castledawson to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castledawson 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.