Bus from Hilltown (Northern Ireland) to Rathfriland
3 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 10:04, last bus 21:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathfriland as of 14:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hilltown, 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 | ~5 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:04 | 21:00 | Main Street | Hilltown Road | — |
| 33 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:17 | 17:32 | Main Street | Rathfriland Bus Depot | — |
| 36a | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:01 | 17:01 | Old Chapel | Rathfriland Bus Depot | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hilltown 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, 33 bus or 36a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hilltown to Rathfriland?
3 routes run directly from Hilltown to Rathfriland: the 240 (Goldliner), the 33 (Ulsterbus), the 36a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 240, 6 times each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Hilltown Road, about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hilltown to Rathfriland?
Around 5 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hilltown to Rathfriland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:04 and the last around 21:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hilltown 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.