116b Magherafelt to Maghera via Desertmartin, Tobermore
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 06:55, last bus 18:07. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
- School terms only — 08:20 towards Magherafelt Bus Station, 09:10 towards Magherafelt Bus Station
| Stop | 06:55 | 10:05 | 14:05 | 14:35 | 17:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magherafelt Bus Station | 06:55 | 10:05 | 14:05 | 14:35 | 17:40 |
| Desertmartin | 07:03 | 10:13 | 14:13 | 14:43 | 17:48 |
| Tobermore Primary School | 07:11 | 10:21 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 17:56 |
| Maghera Cinema | 07:16 | 10:26 | 14:26 | 14:56 | 18:01 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (14 journeys in both directions together, against 11), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (14 journeys in both directions together, against 11), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (14 journeys in both directions together, against 11), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (14 journeys in both directions together, against 11), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 116b
116b towards Maghera
All 14 stops
- Magherafelt Bus Station Magherafelt
- Rainey Street Magherafelt
- Hegartys Hill Magherafelt
- Motalee Bridge Magherafelt
- Hegartys Hill Desertmartin
- Desertmartin Desertmartin
- Bradleys Corner Desertmartin
- Quarry Road Desertmartin
- Killtoney Road Tobermore
- Beech Hill Tobermore
- Tobermore Primary School Tobermore
- Ballinahone Crossroads Tobermore
- Maghera Flyover Maghera
- Maghera Cinema Maghera
116b towards Magherafelt
All 20 stops
- Maghera Cinema Maghera
- Maghera Flyover Maghera
- Ballinahone Crossroads Tobermore
- Post Office Tobermore
- Blaneys Lane Tobermore
- Island Road Desertmartin
- Hatricks Gate Desertmartin
- Grange Crossroads Desertmartin
- Drumrainey Magherafelt
- Hospital End Road Magherafelt
- Beech Hill Tobermore
- Killtoney Road Tobermore
- Quarry Road Desertmartin
- Bradleys Corner Desertmartin
- Desertmartin Desertmartin
- Hegartys Hill Desertmartin
- Motalee Bridge Magherafelt
- Oldhill Magherafelt
- Rainey Street Magherafelt
- Magherafelt Bus Station Magherafelt
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 116b bus?
The first 116b departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 116b bus?
The last 116b on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:07. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 116b bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 116b. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 116b bus?
The 116b is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.