Bus from Downpatrick to Castlewellan
2 direct routes · 22–35 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castlewellan as of 03:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 8 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 16:40 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Castlewellan Upper Square | Ballydugan, Cranley, Tullymurry, Clough & Magherasaul |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~35 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:20 | 18:20 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Castlewellan Upper Square | Clough, Dundrum & Newcastle |
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 17a bus or 240 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Downpatrick to Castlewellan?
2 routes run directly from Downpatrick to Castlewellan: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 17a, 8 times each weekday — board at Downpatrick Bus Station and get off at Castlewellan Upper Square, about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downpatrick to Castlewellan?
Between 22 minutes on the 17a and 35 on the 240, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ballydugan, Cranley, Tullymurry, Clough and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Downpatrick to Castlewellan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downpatrick to Castlewellan?
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.