Bus from Downpatrick to Ardglass
2 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardglass as of 19:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Downpatrick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16a | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:30 | 18:35 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Bath Street | Bright, Killough & Coneyisland |
| 16f | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 15:40 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Bath Street | Struell |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 16a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Downpatrick to Ardglass?
2 routes run directly from Downpatrick to Ardglass: the 16a (Ulsterbus), the 16f (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 16a, 10 times each weekday — board at Downpatrick Bus Station and get off at Bath Street, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downpatrick to Ardglass?
Around 25 minutes on the 16a, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bright, Killough, Coneyisland on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Downpatrick to Ardglass?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:35. Check the route timetables 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.