🚌 Bus from Castlewellan to Maghera
4 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 07:27, last bus 14:22 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 5 | 07:27 | 14:22 | Annsborough Park |
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 4 | 11:12 | 18:02 | Annsborough Park |
| 32 | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 2 | 09:38 | 16:53 | Horse Shoe Cottages |
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 1 | 16:16 | 16:16 | Lacken Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castlewellan on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlewellan to Maghera?
4 routes run directly from Castlewellan to Maghera: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 32 (Ulsterbus), the 36 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Castlewellan to Maghera?
Around 12 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlewellan to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17a) leaves around 07:27 and the last around 14:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlewellan 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.