Bus from Ardglass to Downpatrick
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downpatrick as of 05:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ardglass, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16a | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 10 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:45 | 18:40 | Bath Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Coneyisland, Killough & Bright |
| 16f | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 15:00 | Bath Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Struell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ardglass on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 16a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ardglass to Downpatrick?
2 routes run directly from Ardglass to Downpatrick: the 16a (Ulsterbus), the 16f (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 16a, 10 times each weekday — board at Bath Street and get off at Downpatrick Bus Station, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardglass to Downpatrick?
Around 30 minutes on the 16a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coneyisland, Killough, Bright on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardglass to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 18:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardglass to Downpatrick?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.