Bus from Rathfriland to Castlewellan
2 direct routes · 16–30 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 21:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlewellan as of 08:56
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~16 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:09 | 21:06 | Hilltown Road | Castlewellan Upper Square | Kilcoo |
| 36a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 07:10 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Castlewellan Upper Square | Hilltown, Cabra & Kilcoo |
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 240 bus or 36a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathfriland to Castlewellan?
2 routes run directly from Rathfriland to Castlewellan: the 240 (Goldliner), the 36a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 240, 6 times each weekday — board at Hilltown Road and get off at Castlewellan Upper Square, about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathfriland to Castlewellan?
Between 16 minutes on the 240 and 30 on the 36a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kilcoo on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfriland to Castlewellan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 21:06. Check the route timetables 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.