Bus from Swatragh to Maghera
3 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 09:18, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maghera as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swatragh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116a | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:18 | 17:50 | Carhill Road | Maghera Cinema | Upperlands |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~6 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 15:44 | 15:44 | Carhill Road | Maghera Cinema | — |
| 116e | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 18:29 | 18:29 | Carhill Road | Maghera Cinema | Upperlands |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swatragh 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 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swatragh to Maghera?
3 routes run directly from Swatragh to Maghera: the 116a (Ulsterbus), the 278 (Goldliner), the 116e (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 116a, 3 times each weekday — board at Carhill Road and get off at Maghera Cinema, about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swatragh to Maghera?
Around 12 minutes on the 116a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Upperlands on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swatragh to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:18 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swatragh to Maghera?
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.