Bus from Katesbridge to Rathfriland
2 direct routes · 11–24 min · first bus 07:54, last bus 18:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rathfriland as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Katesbridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 8 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:54 | 18:34 | Campbells Hill Road | Rathfriland Bus Depot | — |
| 31 | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:16 | 17:41 | Aughnacloy Road | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Moneyslane & Ballyroney |
Times are for the first boarding point in Katesbridge 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 29 bus or 31 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Katesbridge to Rathfriland?
2 routes run directly from Katesbridge to Rathfriland: the 29 (Ulsterbus), the 31 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 29, 8 times each weekday — board at Campbells Hill Road and get off at Rathfriland Bus Depot, about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Katesbridge to Rathfriland?
Between 11 minutes on the 29 and 24 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Katesbridge to Rathfriland?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:54 and the last around 18:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Katesbridge 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.