Bus from Maghera to Castledawson
4 direct routes · 10–20 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castledawson as of 11:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Maghera, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 14 | 05:50 | 21:50 | Maghera Glenshane Road | Castledawson Park & Ride | — |
| 116c | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 7 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:55 | 18:45 | Maghera Cinema | Castledawson Park & Ride | Knockcloghrim & Hillhead |
| x4 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:45 | 01:35 | Maghera Glenshane Road | Castledawson Park & Ride | — |
| 246 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | Maghera Glenshane Road | Castledawson Park & Ride | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Maghera 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 212 bus, x4 bus or 246 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maghera to Castledawson?
4 routes run directly from Maghera to Castledawson: the 212 (Goldliner), the 116c (Ulsterbus), the x4 (Goldliner), the 246 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 212, 30 times each weekday — board at Maghera Glenshane Road and get off at Castledawson Park & Ride, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maghera to Castledawson?
Between 10 minutes on the 212 and 20 on the 116c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maghera to Castledawson?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maghera to Castledawson?
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.