🚌 Bus from Belfast to Downpatrick
3 direct routes · about 81 min · first bus 09:05, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | Ulsterbus | ~81 min | 3 | 09:05 | 18:00 | Grand Central Station |
| 515 | Ulsterbus | ~92 min | 2 | 10:25 | 17:30 | Grand Central Station |
| 215 | Goldliner | ~63 min | 1 | 18:05 | 18:05 | Grand Central Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Downpatrick?
3 routes run directly from Belfast to Downpatrick: the 516 (Ulsterbus), the 515 (Ulsterbus), the 215 (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Downpatrick?
Around 81 minutes on the 516, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 516) leaves around 09:05 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast 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.