🚌 Bus from Newtownards to Downpatrick
1 direct route · about 53 min · first bus 09:50, last bus 17:20 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | Ulsterbus | ~53 min | 4 | 09:50 | 17:20 | Beverley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newtownards 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 Newtownards to Downpatrick?
The 404 (Ulsterbus) runs directly from Newtownards to Downpatrick.
How long does the bus take from Newtownards to Downpatrick?
Around 53 minutes on the 404, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newtownards to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 404) leaves around 09:50 and the last around 17:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newtownards 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.