🚌 Bus from Downpatrick to Ardglass
2 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 09:30, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16a | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 8 | 09:30 | 18:35 | Downpatrick Bus Station |
| 16f | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 2 | 06:35 | 15:05 | Downpatrick Bus Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick to Ardglass?
2 routes run directly from Downpatrick to Ardglass: the 16a (Ulsterbus), the 16f (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Downpatrick to Ardglass?
Around 24 minutes on the 16a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Downpatrick to Ardglass?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 16a) leaves around 09:30 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downpatrick to Ardglass?
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.