Bus from Castlewellan to Rathfriland
2 direct routes · 16–25 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 18:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathfriland as of 10:05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~16 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:55 | 18:55 | Castlewellan Upper Square | Hilltown Road | Kilcoo |
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 16:45 | Castlewellan Upper Square | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Kilcoo & Cabra |
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 240 bus or 36 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlewellan to Rathfriland?
2 routes run directly from Castlewellan to Rathfriland: the 240 (Goldliner), the 36 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 240, 5 times each weekday — board at Castlewellan Upper Square and get off at Hilltown Road, about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castlewellan to Rathfriland?
Between 16 minutes on the 240 and 25 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kilcoo on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlewellan to Rathfriland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 18:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlewellan 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.