Bus from Castlewellan to Newcastle (Northern Ireland)
4 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 21:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newcastle (Northern Ireland) as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castlewellan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 6 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 17:02 | Castlewellan Upper Square | Newcastle Roundabout | Maghera |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:25 | 21:22 | Castlewellan Upper Square | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By | — |
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 11:15 | 18:05 | Castlewellan Upper Square | Newcastle Roundabout | Maghera |
| 32 | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:00 | 17:00 | Castlewellan Upper Square | Newcastle Bus Station | Maghera |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 17a bus, 240 bus, 18 bus or 32 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlewellan to Newcastle?
4 routes run directly from Castlewellan to Newcastle: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 32 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 17a, 6 times each weekday — board at Castlewellan Upper Square and get off at Newcastle Roundabout, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castlewellan to Newcastle?
Around 12 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Maghera on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlewellan to Newcastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 21:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlewellan to Newcastle?
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.