Bus from Saintfield to Downpatrick
3 direct routes · 25–38 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Downpatrick as of 10:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Saintfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Goldliner | ~25 min | 16 | Sat 8 · Sun 3 | 07:20 | 19:35 | Saintfield | Downpatrick Bus Station | Crossgar |
| 515 | Ulsterbus | ~28 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 8 | 08:07 | 23:37 | Saintfield | Downpatrick Bus Station | Carson Park, Glasswater, Crossgar, Toye & Annacloy |
| 516 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 3 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 09:52 | 18:47 | Saintfield | Downpatrick Bus Station | Carson Park, Glasswater, Crossgar, Kilmore & Annacloy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Saintfield 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 215 bus, 515 bus or 516 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Saintfield to Downpatrick?
3 routes run directly from Saintfield to Downpatrick: the 215 (Goldliner), the 515 (Ulsterbus), the 516 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 215, 16 times each weekday — board at Saintfield and get off at Downpatrick Bus Station, about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Saintfield to Downpatrick?
Between 25 minutes on the 215 and 38 on the 516, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crossgar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Saintfield to Downpatrick?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Saintfield 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.