🚌 Bus from Newcastle to Downpatrick
4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 16:15 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17a | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 7 | 07:45 | 16:15 | Newcastle Bus Station |
| 240 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 6 | 10:35 | 21:32 | Newcastle Bus Station Lay-By |
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~35 min | 4 | 09:40 | 18:00 | Newcastle Bus Station |
| 17 | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | 07:50 | 07:50 | Newcastle Bus Station |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle to Downpatrick?
4 routes run directly from Newcastle to Downpatrick: the 17a (Ulsterbus), the 240 (Goldliner), the 404 (Ulsterbus), the 17 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle to Downpatrick?
Around 35 minutes on the 17a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17a) leaves around 07:45 and the last around 16:15. Check the route timetable 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.