Bus from Clough to Downpatrick
3 direct routes · 10–15 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downpatrick as of 02:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Clough, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:10 | 16:40 | Main Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Tullymurry, Cranley & Ballydugan |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:50 | 21:45 | Main Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | — |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | Main Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Tullymurry, Cranley & Ballydugan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Clough 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 17a bus, 240 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clough to Downpatrick?
3 routes run directly from Clough to Downpatrick: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 17 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 17a, 7 times each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Downpatrick Bus Station, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Clough to Downpatrick?
Between 10 minutes on the 17a and 15 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Tullymurry, Cranley, Ballydugan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Clough to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Clough 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.