31 Banbridge to Rathfriland via Katesbridge, Moneyslane
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:00, last bus 17:25. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 31? 49 other bus routes are numbered 31 elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 09:00 towards Rathfriland Bus Depot, 15:45 towards Rathfriland Bus Depot, 17:25 towards Rathfriland Bus Depot
| Stop | 09:00 | 11:45 | 15:45 | 17:25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banbridge Bus Station | 09:00 | 11:45 | 15:45 | 17:25 |
| Whyte Acres | 09:02 | 11:47 | 15:47 | 17:27 |
| Crossroads | 09:08 | 11:53 | 15:53 | 17:33 |
| Manse Road | 09:20 | 12:05 | 16:05 | 17:45 |
| Moneyslane Road | 09:27 | 12:12 | 16:12 | 17:52 |
| Post Office | 09:32 | 12:17 | 16:17 | 17:57 |
| Rathfriland Bus Depot | 09:40 | 12:25 | 16:25 | 18:05 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 towards Rathfriland: 5 journeys, first 07:45 towards Banbridge: 3 journeys, first 07:00
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Rathfriland: 2 journeys, first 07:45 towards Banbridge: 3 journeys, first 07:00 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Rathfriland: 5 journeys, first 07:45 towards Banbridge: 3 journeys, first 07:00
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Rathfriland: 5 journeys, first 07:45 towards Banbridge: 3 journeys, first 07:00
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Rathfriland: 5 journeys, first 07:45 towards Banbridge: 3 journeys, first 07:00
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Rathfriland: 2 journeys, first 07:45 towards Banbridge: 3 journeys, first 07:00
Route map
All stops on route 31
31 towards Rathfriland
All 29 stops
- Banbridge Bus Station Banbridge
- Police Station Banbridge
- Southern Regional College Banbridge Banbridge
- Kensington Avenue Banbridge
- Iveagh Nursing Home Banbridge
- Whyte Acres Lenaderg
- Ballydown Meadows Lenaderg
- Lisnaree Road Banbridge
- Ballievey Crossroads Corbet
- Crossroads Corbet
- Corbet Lough Corbet
- Anglers Road Katesbridge
- Lower Castlevennon Road Katesbridge
- Circular Road Katesbridge
- 78-85 Aughnacloy Road Katesbridge
- Aughnacloy Road Katesbridge
- Manse Road Katesbridge
- Ballyroney Road Katesbridge
- Lairds Road Moneyslane
- Drumgooland Road Moneyslane
- Moneyslane Road Moneyslane
- Drumadonnell Primary School Moneyslane
- High Road Ballyroney
- Ballyroney Road Ballyroney
- Post Office Ballyroney
- Dougans Corner Ballyroney
- Ballyroney Road Rathfriland
- Dromore Street Rathfriland
- Rathfriland Bus Depot Rathfriland
31 towards Banbridge
All 26 stops
- Rathfriland Bus Depot Rathfriland
- Dromore Street Rathfriland
- Ballyroney Road Rathfriland
- Dougans Crossroads Ballyroney
- Ballyroney Presbyterian Church Ballyroney
- Ballyroney Road Ballyroney
- Hill Road Ballyroney
- Drumadonnell Primary School Moneyslane
- Moneyslane Road Moneyslane
- Drumgooland Road Moneyslane
- Lairds Road Moneyslane
- Ballyroney Road Katesbridge
- Manse Road Katesbridge
- Aughnacloy Road Katesbridge
- Circular Road Katesbridge
- Lower Castlevennon Road Katesbridge
- Anglers Rest Katesbridge
- Corbet Lough Corbet
- Crossroads Corbet
- Ballievey Crossroads Corbet
- Lisnaree Road Banbridge
- Ballydown Meadows Lenaderg
- Whyte Acres Lenaderg
- Castlewellan Road Banbridge
- Police Station Banbridge
- Banbridge Bus Station Banbridge
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 31 bus?
The first 31 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 31 bus?
The last 31 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 31 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 31. 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 31 bus?
The 31 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.