Bus from Rathfriland to Burren
2 direct routes · 27–40 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Burren as of 10:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rathfriland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Ulsterbus | ~27 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 17:45 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Cove Bar | Hilltown & Mayobridge |
| 33a | Ulsterbus | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Cove Bar | Hilltown, Bannvale, Cabra, Hilltown, Cabra, Bannvale & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rathfriland 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 33 bus or 33a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathfriland to Burren?
2 routes run directly from Rathfriland to Burren: the 33 (Ulsterbus), the 33a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 33, 4 times each weekday — board at Rathfriland Bus Depot and get off at Cove Bar, about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathfriland to Burren?
Between 27 minutes on the 33 and 40 on the 33a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hilltown, Mayobridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfriland to Burren?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathfriland to Burren?
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.