Bus from Downpatrick to Clough
4 direct routes · 10–30 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 18:20 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:20, last bus 18:20.
Next buses to Clough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 8 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 16:40 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Main Street | Ballydugan, Cranley & Tullymurry |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~10 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:20 | 18:20 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Main Street | — |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~10 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 17:00 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Main Street | Ballydugan, Cranley & Tullymurry |
| 16g | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:10 | 16:10 | Downpatrick Bus Station | Main Street | Ballydugan, Cranley, Ballydugan, Tyrella, Ballykinler & Tullymurry |
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, 240 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Downpatrick to Clough?
4 routes run directly from Downpatrick to Clough: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 17 (Ulsterbus), the 16g (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 17a, 8 times each weekday — board at Downpatrick Bus Station and get off at Main Street, about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downpatrick to Clough?
Between 10 minutes on the 17a and 30 on the 16g, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ballydugan, Cranley, Tullymurry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Downpatrick to Clough?
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 Clough?
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.