Bus from Maghera to Swatragh
3 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 14:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Swatragh as of 11:48
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116a | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 14:31 | Maghera Cinema | Carhill Road | Upperlands |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~5 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 20:49 | 20:49 | Maghera Cinema | Carhill Road | — |
| 116e | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 12:45 | 12:45 | Maghera Cinema | Carhill Road | Upperlands |
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 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maghera to Swatragh?
3 routes run directly from Maghera to Swatragh: the 116a (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner), the 116e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 116a, 3 times each weekday — board at Maghera Cinema and get off at Carhill Road, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maghera to Swatragh?
Around 12 minutes on the 116a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Upperlands on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Maghera to Swatragh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:00 and the last around 14:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maghera to Swatragh?
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.