Bus from Newcastle (Northern Ireland) to Kilcoo
2 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 18:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kilcoo as of 07:50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~18 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:45 | 18:45 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By | Crockoona Park | Castlewellan |
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 16:35 | 16:35 | Newcastle Bus Station | The Square | Maghera & Castlewellan |
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 240 bus or 36 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Kilcoo?
2 routes run directly from Newcastle to Kilcoo: the 240 (Goldliner), the 36 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 240, 6 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By and get off at Crockoona Park, about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Kilcoo?
Around 18 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Castlewellan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Kilcoo?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle to Kilcoo?
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.