Bus from Dundrum (Northern Ireland) to Downpatrick
2 direct routes · 15–21 min · first bus 07:59, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downpatrick as of 13:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dundrum, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | Goldliner | ~15 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:45 | 21:40 | Main Street | Downpatrick Bus Station | Clough |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | Keel Point | Downpatrick Bus Station | Clough, Tullymurry, Cranley & Ballydugan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dundrum 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 240 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dundrum to Downpatrick?
2 routes run directly from Dundrum to Downpatrick: the 240 (Goldliner), the 17 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 240, 6 times each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Downpatrick Bus Station, about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dundrum to Downpatrick?
Between 15 minutes on the 240 and 21 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Clough on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dundrum to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:59 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dundrum to Downpatrick?
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.