16 Downpatrick to Strangford via Saul, Raholp
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:10, last bus 18:30. 18 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 16? 59 other bus routes are numbered 16 elsewhere in the UK — see every 16 bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 16:00 towards Strangford Square, 16:35 towards Downpatrick Bus Station
| Stop | 08:00 | 09:05 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick Bus Station | 08:00 | 09:05 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Saul Street | 08:05 | 09:10 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 14:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 |
| Ardfern | 08:10 | 09:15 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 14:10 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
| St Patrick's Circle | 08:13 | 09:18 | 10:13 | 11:13 | 12:13 | 14:13 | 16:13 | 17:13 | 18:13 |
| St Tassachs | 08:18 | 09:23 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 14:18 | 16:18 | 17:18 | 18:18 |
| Crangles Rock | 08:19 | 09:24 | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 14:19 | 16:19 | 17:19 | 18:19 |
| Ballyculter Crossroads | 08:21 | 09:26 | 10:21 | 11:21 | 12:21 | 14:21 | 16:21 | 17:21 | 18:21 |
| St Joseph's Primary School | 08:24 | 09:29 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 14:24 | 16:24 | 17:24 | 18:24 |
| Strangford Square | 08:25 | 09:30 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 14:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:25 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 28 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Strangford: 9 journeys, first 08:00 towards Downpatrick: 10 journeys, first 07:10
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its Christmas Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Strangford: 9 journeys, first 08:00 towards Downpatrick: 10 journeys, first 07:10
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Strangford: 9 journeys, first 08:00 towards Downpatrick: 10 journeys, first 07:10
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Strangford: 9 journeys, first 08:00 towards Downpatrick: 10 journeys, first 07:10
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with Ulsterbus before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 16
16 towards Strangford
All 24 stops
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
- Church Street Downpatrick
- Scotch Street Downpatrick
- Saul Street Downpatrick
- Lecale Trinity Grammar Saul Street Downpatrick
- Marian Park Downpatrick
- Rath Cuan Heights Downpatrick
- Drumlin Park Downpatrick
- Monabot Road Downpatrick
- Saul Road Saul
- Ardfern Saul
- Saul Brae Saul
- St Patrick's Circle Saul
- Loughview Raholp
- St Patrick's Road Raholp
- Loughmoney Road Raholp
- Myra Road Raholp
- St Tassachs Raholp
- Crangles Rock Castleward
- Bannaghan Road Castleward
- Ballyculter Crossroads Churchtown
- Black Causeway Road Strangford
- St Joseph's Primary School Strangford
- Strangford Square Strangford
16 towards Downpatrick
All 22 stops
- Strangford Square Strangford
- St Joseph's Primary School Strangford
- Black Causeway Road Strangford
- Ballyculter Crossroads Churchtown
- Bannaghan Road Castleward
- Crangles Rock Castleward
- St Tassachs Raholp
- Myra Road Raholp
- Loughmoney Road Raholp
- Loughview Raholp
- St Patrick's Monument Raholp
- St Patrick's Circle Saul
- Saul Brae Saul
- Ardfern Saul
- Monabot Road Downpatrick
- Drumlin Park Downpatrick
- Rath Cuan Heights Downpatrick
- Marian Park Downpatrick
- Lecale Trinity Grammar Saul Street Downpatrick
- Saul Street Downpatrick
- Church Street Downpatrick
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 16 bus?
The first 16 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 16 bus?
The last 16 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 16 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 16. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 16 bus?
The 16 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.