Bus from Newcastle (Northern Ireland) to Downpatrick
3 direct routes · 25–35 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 21:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downpatrick as of 01:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newcastle, 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 | ~35 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 16:15 | Newcastle Bus Station | Downpatrick Bus Station | Maghera, Castlewellan, Magherasaul, Clough, Tullymurry, Cranley & 1 more |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 6 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 10:35 | 21:32 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By | Downpatrick Bus Station | Dundrum & Clough |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 07:50 | Newcastle Bus Station | Downpatrick Bus Station | Dundrum, Clough, Tullymurry, Cranley & Ballydugan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Downpatrick?
3 routes run directly from Newcastle to Downpatrick: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 17 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 17a, 7 times each weekday — board at Newcastle Bus Station and get off at Downpatrick Bus Station, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Downpatrick?
Between 25 minutes on the 240 and 35 on the 17a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Maghera, Castlewellan, Magherasaul, Clough and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 21:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle 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.