Bus from Newcastle (Northern Ireland) to Maghera
6 direct routes · 3–22 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maghera as of 11:43
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 | ~3 min | 9 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 16:15 | Newcastle Bus Station | Kidds Corner | — |
| 18 | Ulsterbus | ~3 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 17:50 | Newcastle Bus Station | Kidds Corner | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 320a, 36, 32a, 320b
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320a | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~22 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 10:01 | 16:11 | Newcastle Primary School | Cup & Saucer | Dundrum |
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~3 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 16:35 | 16:35 | Newcastle Bus Station | Kidds Corner | — |
| 32a | Ulsterbus | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | Newcastle Bus Station | Kidds Corner | — |
| 320b | Ulsterbus Town Services | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 11:06 | 11:06 | Newcastle Primary School | Kidds Corner | — |
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, 18 bus, 36 bus or 32a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Maghera?
6 routes run directly from Newcastle to Maghera: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 18 (Ulsterbus), the 320a (Ulsterbus Town Services), the 36 (Ulsterbus), the 32a (Ulsterbus), the 320b (Ulsterbus Town Services). The most frequent is the 17a, 9 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Bus Station and get off at Kidds Corner, about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Maghera?
Between 3 minutes on the 17a and 22 on the 320a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle to Maghera?
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.