Bus from Maghera to Castlewellan
4 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 06:38, last bus 17:53 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlewellan as of 14:40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 9 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:03 | 16:18 | Kidds Corner | Castlewellan Upper Square | — |
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:38 | 17:53 | Kidds Corner | Castlewellan Upper Square | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 36, 32a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 16:38 | 16:38 | Kidds Corner | Castlewellan Upper Square | — |
| 32a | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:18 | 17:18 | Kidds Corner | Castlewellan Upper Square | — |
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 17a bus, 18 bus, 36 bus or 32a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maghera to Castlewellan?
4 routes run directly from Maghera to Castlewellan: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 36 (Ulsterbus), the 32a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 17a, 9 times each weekday — board at Kidds Corner and get off at Castlewellan Upper Square, about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maghera to Castlewellan?
Around 7 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maghera to Castlewellan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:38 and the last around 17:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maghera to Castlewellan?
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.