Red Robin Cottage

Public Transport Directions

From Newry 

Bus/Taxi: Take a Translink Goldline or regional bus toward Castlewellan (service 240 or routed services). Get off at Castlewellan Upper Square and transfer to the 32 for Ballyward, or complete the last mile by taxi. Timetables show only a few daily calls into Castlewellan so plan ahead. 

From Belfast George Best (BHD) (fastest public / private option)

Car/Taxi  (recommended if luggage/group): Drive from BHD to Red Robin Cottage approx 40–45 minutes (29 miles). 

Public transport: Take a bus from Belfast City area toward Castlewellan (check Translink journey planner for exact departures). Arrive at Castlewellan Upper Square.  From Castlewellan Upper Square catch the local Translink line 32 toward Ballyward (short ride approx 15 minutes) or take a local taxi. Timetables are limited so check in advance. 

From Belfast International (BFS)

Car/Taxi:  Driving is approx 1 hour to 1h10m depending on traffic (36–50 miles, different route options exist). For groups or luggage, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is simplest.

Public transport: Use airport buses / coaches into Belfast or Banbridge/Newry depending on timings, then Translink services into Castlewellan. From Castlewellan Upper Square take the line 32 to Ballyward or a short taxi. Public-transport routing can take several hours and includes transfers - check Translink / Rome2Rio

From Dublin Airport (DUB)

Car/Taxi  - Drive north on the M1/A1 then local roads approx 1 h 35–1 h 50 depending on traffic (distance 75–90 miles). 

Public transport (Train/Bus combination):Train or coach from Dublin to Newry/Belfast, then bus (Translink Goldline 240 or local services) to Castlewellan, then line 32 or taxi to the cottage. This is feasible but slower and involves at least one transfer.