🚌 Bus from Clough to Downpatrick
4 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 08:06, last bus 16:36 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 7 | 08:06 | 16:36 | Cochranes Bridge |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 6 | 10:50 | 21:45 | Main Street |
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 4 | 10:01 | 18:21 | Main Street |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | 08:03 | 08:03 | Knocksticken Road |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Clough to Downpatrick?
4 routes run directly from Clough to Downpatrick: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 404 (Ulsterbus), the 17 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Clough to Downpatrick?
Around 14 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Clough to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17a) leaves around 08:06 and the last around 16:36. Check the route timetable 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.