The average bus between Newtownards and Castlewellan takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards to Castlewellan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Newtownards and Castlewellan. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Castlewellan at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at May Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newtownards to Castlewellan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Newtownards station and arriving at Castlewellan station via May Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Newtownards to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gibson's Lane station.
Newtownards to Castlewellan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlewellan Upper Square station.
The distance between Newtownards and Castlewellan is 40.5 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Castlewellan Upper Square via May Street, Adelaide St., and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 3h 14m.