Bus from Rathfriland to Hilltown (Northern Ireland)
4 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 19:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hilltown (Northern Ireland) as of 07:18
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 | ~5 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 11:11 | 19:11 | Hilltown Road | Main Street | — |
| 33 | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:10 | 17:45 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Old Chapel | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 36a, 33a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36a | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:10 | 07:30 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Old Chapel | — |
| 33a | Ulsterbus | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Old Chapel | — |
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, 33 bus, 36a bus or 33a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathfriland to Hilltown?
4 routes run directly from Rathfriland to Hilltown: the 240 (Goldliner), the 33 (Ulsterbus), the 36a (Ulsterbus), the 33a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 240, 5 times each weekday — board at Hilltown Road and get off at Main Street, about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathfriland to Hilltown?
Around 5 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfriland to Hilltown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 19:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathfriland to Hilltown?
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.