Bus from Newcastle (Northern Ireland) to Castlewellan
5 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 18:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlewellan as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle, 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 | ~10 min | 9 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 16:15 | Newcastle Bus Station | Castlewellan Upper Square | Maghera |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:45 | 18:45 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By | Castlewellan Upper Square | — |
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 17:50 | Newcastle Bus Station | Castlewellan Upper Square | Maghera |
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 | ~10 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 16:35 | 16:35 | Newcastle Bus Station | Castlewellan Upper Square | Maghera |
| 32a | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | Newcastle Bus Station | Castlewellan Upper Square | Maghera |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle 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, 240 bus, 18 bus, 36 bus or 32a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Castlewellan?
5 routes run directly from Newcastle to Castlewellan: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 36 (Ulsterbus), the 32a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 17a, 9 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Bus Station and get off at Castlewellan Upper Square, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Castlewellan?
Around 10 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Maghera on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Castlewellan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle 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.