Bus from Garvagh to Maghera
4 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 07:23, last bus 17:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maghera as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Garvagh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 16:20 | Carrowreagh Road End | Maghera Cinema | Kilrea & Upperlands |
| 116a | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:08 | 17:40 | Main Street | Maghera Cinema | Ballydullaghan, Craigavole, Swatragh & Upperlands |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 278, 116e
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | Goldliner | ~15 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 15:35 | 15:35 | Main Street | Maghera Cinema | Swatragh |
| 116e | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 18:17 | 18:17 | The Old Road | Maghera Cinema | Ballydullaghan, Craigavole, Swatragh & Upperlands |
Times are for the first boarding point in Garvagh 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 116 bus or 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Garvagh to Maghera?
4 routes run directly from Garvagh to Maghera: the 116 (Ulsterbus), the 116a (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner), the 116e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 116, 4 times each weekday — board at Carrowreagh Road End and get off at Maghera Cinema, about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Garvagh to Maghera?
Around 27 minutes on the 116, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kilrea, Upperlands on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Garvagh to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:23 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Garvagh 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.