36a Rathfriland to Castlewellan via Hilltown, Cabra

Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:10, last bus 16:45. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.

Next towards Castlewellan from Rathfriland Bus Depot: 07:10, 07:30

Next towards Rathfriland from St Malachy's Church: 16:45

Wanted a different 36a? 6 other bus routes are numbered 36a elsewhere in the UK — see every 36a bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Notes from Ulsterbus's timetable
  • School terms only
Ends at Castlewellan Upper Square unless marked “to …” · Monday to Friday · 2 journeys
Stop 07:1007:30 to Kilcoo
Rathfriland Bus Depot 07:1007:30
Rathfriland Road 07:2007:40
Clonduff Road 07:2207:42
The Square 07:2807:48
St Malachy's Church 07:30·
Castlewellan Upper Square 07:40·

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.

Translink sets zonal fares on the 36a. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services. Who travels free →

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: Christmas Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 36a

36a towards Castlewellan

All 21 stops
  1. Rathfriland Bus Depot Rathfriland
  2. Hilltown Road Rathfriland
  3. Jennings Lane Rathfriland
  4. Lisnamulligan Crossroads Hilltown
  5. Bradys Filling Station Hilltown
  6. Old Chapel Hilltown
  7. Rathfriland Road Hilltown
  8. Clonduff Road Cabra
  9. St Marys Terrace Cabra
  10. Upper Kinghill Road Kilcoo
  11. The Square Kilcoo
  12. St Malachy's Church Kilcoo
  13. Crockoona Park Kilcoo
  14. Kilcoo GAC Kilcoo
  15. Bog Road Kilcoo
  16. Lacken Road Castlewellan
  17. Market Road Castlewellan
  18. Burrenbridge Castlewellan
  19. St Malachys High School Castlewellan
  20. Lower Square Castlewellan
  21. Castlewellan Upper Square Castlewellan

36a towards Rathfriland

All 12 stops
  1. St Malachy's Church Kilcoo
  2. The Square Kilcoo
  3. Upper Kinghill Road Kilcoo
  4. St Marys Terrace Cabra
  5. Clonduff Road Cabra
  6. Rathfriland Road Hilltown
  7. Old Chapel Hilltown
  8. Bradys Filling Station Hilltown
  9. Lisnamulligan Crossroads Hilltown
  10. Jennings Lane Rathfriland
  11. Hilltown Road Rathfriland
  12. Rathfriland Bus Depot Rathfriland

Towns & areas on this route

CastlewellanRathfrilandKilcooHilltownCabra

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 36a bus?

The first 36a departure on weekdays leaves at 07:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 36a bus?

The last 36a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 36a bus cost?

Translink sets zonal fares on the 36a. 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 36a bus?

The 36a is operated by Ulsterbus.

Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.