🚌 Bus from Downpatrick to Maghera
1 direct route · about 29 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 14:05 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 5 | 07:10 | 14:05 | 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 Maghera?
The 17a (Ulsterbus) runs directly from Downpatrick to Maghera.
How long does the bus take from Downpatrick to Maghera?
Around 29 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Downpatrick to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17a) leaves around 07:10 and the last around 14:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downpatrick to Maghera?
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.