36 Rathfriland to Newcastle via Castlewellan, Maghera
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:45, last bus 16:35. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 36? 32 other bus routes are numbered 36 elsewhere in the UK — see every 36 bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 16:30 towards Kilcoo, 07:45 towards Rathfriland Bus Depot, 07:48 towards Rathfriland Bus Depot
| Stop | 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Rathfriland Bus Depot | 16:30 |
| Cabra Road | 16:40 |
| The Square | 16:43 |
| St Malachy's Church | 16:45 |
| Castlewellan Upper Square | · |
| Cup & Saucer | · |
| Newcastle Bus Station | · |
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 towards Newcastle: 2 journeys, first 15:55 towards Rathfriland: 3 journeys, first 07:48
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Newcastle: 1 journey, first 15:55 towards Rathfriland: 1 journey, first 16:35 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Newcastle: 2 journeys, first 15:55 towards Rathfriland: 3 journeys, first 07:48
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Newcastle: 2 journeys, first 15:55 towards Rathfriland: 3 journeys, first 07:48
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Newcastle: 2 journeys, first 15:55 towards Rathfriland: 3 journeys, first 07:48
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Newcastle: 1 journey, first 15:55 towards Rathfriland: 1 journey, first 16:35
Route map
All stops on route 36
36 towards Newcastle
All 35 stops
- Rathfriland Bus Depot Rathfriland
- Drumarkin Road Rathfriland
- Moneygore Road Rathfriland
- Ballycoshone Road Cabra
- 104-105 Castlewellan Road Cabra
- Ballykeel Road Cabra
- Cabra Road Cabra
- 147-149 Castlewellan Road Kilcoo
- Convent Road Kilcoo
- The Square Kilcoo
- St Malachy's Church Kilcoo
- Crockoona Park Kilcoo
- Kilcoo GAC Kilcoo
- Bog Road Kilcoo
- Lacken Road Castlewellan
- Market Road Castlewellan
- Burrenbridge Castlewellan
- St Malachys High School Castlewellan
- Lower Square Castlewellan
- Castlewellan Upper Square Castlewellan
- Lower Square Castlewellan
- Circular Road Castlewellan
- Burren Grove Castlewellan
- Drumee Road Castlewellan
- Mervue View Castlewellan
- Drumee Cemetery Castlewellan
- Cup & Saucer Maghera
- Kidds Corner Maghera
- Burrendale Hotel Maghera
- Sunnyholme Newcastle
- Burrenview Way Newcastle
- Burrenview Court Newcastle
- Bernagh Green Newcastle
- Newcastle Roundabout Newcastle
- Newcastle Bus Station Newcastle
36 towards Rathfriland
All 35 stops
- Newcastle Bus Station Newcastle
- Newcastle Primary School Newcastle
- Bernagh Green Newcastle
- Ballaghbeg Park Newcastle
- Burrenview Court Newcastle
- Sunnyholme Newcastle
- Burrendale Hotel Maghera
- Kidds Corner Maghera
- Cup & Saucer Maghera
- Drumee Cemetery Castlewellan
- Mervue View Castlewellan
- Drumee Road Castlewellan
- Burren Grove Castlewellan
- Circular Road Castlewellan
- Castlewellan Community Services Castlewellan
- Lower Square Castlewellan
- Castlewellan Upper Square Castlewellan
- Lower Square Castlewellan
- Burrenbridge Castlewellan
- Market Road Castlewellan
- Lacken Road Castlewellan
- Bog Road Kilcoo
- Kilcoo GAC Kilcoo
- Crockoona Park Kilcoo
- St Malachy's Church Kilcoo
- The Square Kilcoo
- Convent Road Kilcoo
- 147-149 Castlewellan Road Kilcoo
- Cabra Road Cabra
- Ballykeel Road Cabra
- 104-105 Castlewellan Road Cabra
- Ballycoshone Road Cabra
- Moneygore Road Rathfriland
- Drumarkin Road Rathfriland
- Rathfriland Bus Depot Rathfriland
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 36 bus?
The first 36 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 36 bus?
The last 36 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 36 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 36. 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 36 bus?
The 36 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.