🚌 Bus from Downpatrick to Newcastle
4 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 6 | 07:20 | 18:20 | Downpatrick Bus Station |
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 5 | 07:10 | 14:05 | Downpatrick Bus Station |
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 4 | 10:43 | 18:13 | Downpatrick Bus Station |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 3 | 11:30 | 17:00 | 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 Newcastle?
4 routes run directly from Downpatrick to Newcastle: the 240 (Goldliner), the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 404 (Ulsterbus), the 17 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Downpatrick to Newcastle?
Around 25 minutes on the 240, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Downpatrick to Newcastle?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 240) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downpatrick to Newcastle?
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.