🚌 Bus from Castlewellan to Newcastle
5 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 10:25, last bus 21:22 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 6 | 10:25 | 21:22 | Castlewellan Upper Square |
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 5 | 07:27 | 14:22 | Annsborough Park |
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 4 | 11:12 | 18:02 | Annsborough Park |
| 32 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 2 | 09:38 | 16:53 | Horse Shoe Cottages |
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~12 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 Newcastle?
5 routes run directly from Castlewellan to Newcastle: the 240 (Goldliner), the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 32 (Ulsterbus), the 36 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Castlewellan to Newcastle?
Around 10 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlewellan to Newcastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 240) leaves around 10:25 and the last around 21:22. Check the route timetable 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.