Bus from Belfast to Downpatrick
4 direct routes · 54–78 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downpatrick as of 02:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Belfast, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Goldliner | ~54 min | 16 | Sat 8 · Sun 3 | 06:56 | 19:11 | Adelaide Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Saintfield & Crossgar |
| 515 | Ulsterbus | ~64 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 8 | 07:31 | 23:05 | Adelaide Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Galwally, Newtownbreda & 10 more |
| 516 | Ulsterbus | ~74 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:16 | 18:11 | Adelaide Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Lower Ormeau, Ormeau, Ballynafeigh, Rosetta, Galwally, Newtownbreda & 10 more |
| 11 | Ulsterbus | ~78 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Laganside Bus Station | Downpatrick Bus Station | Willowfield, Ballymacarrett, Orangefield, Bloomfield, Strandtown, Ballyhackamore & 13 more |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 215 bus, 515 bus, 516 bus or 11 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Downpatrick?
4 routes run directly from Belfast to Downpatrick: the 215 (Goldliner), the 515 (Ulsterbus), the 516 (Ulsterbus), the 11 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 215, 16 times each weekday — board at Adelaide Street and get off at Downpatrick Bus Station, about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Downpatrick?
Between 54 minutes on the 215 and 78 on the 11, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Saintfield, Crossgar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables 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.