Bus from Rathfriland to Katesbridge
2 direct routes · 10–23 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 17:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Katesbridge as of 11:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 7 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 17:20 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Campbells Hill Road | — |
| 31 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:30 | Rathfriland Bus Depot | Aughnacloy Road | Ballyroney & Moneyslane |
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 29 bus or 31 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rathfriland to Katesbridge?
2 routes run directly from Rathfriland to Katesbridge: the 29 (Ulsterbus), the 31 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 29, 7 times each weekday — board at Rathfriland Bus Depot and get off at Campbells Hill Road, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rathfriland to Katesbridge?
Between 10 minutes on the 29 and 23 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rathfriland to Katesbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 17:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rathfriland to Katesbridge?
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.