🚌 Bus from Rathfriland to Castlewellan
2 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 10:09, last bus 21:06 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~16 min | 6 | 10:09 | 21:06 | Hilltown Road |
| 36 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 1 | 15:55 | 15:55 | Rathfriland Bus Depot |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathfriland to Castlewellan?
2 routes run directly from Rathfriland to Castlewellan: the 240 (Goldliner), the 36 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Rathfriland to Castlewellan?
Around 16 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfriland to Castlewellan?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 240) leaves around 10:09 and the last around 21:06. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathfriland 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.