16b Downpatrick to Ballyhornan via Ballyalton, Bishops Court
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 08:55, last bus 08:55. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 16b? 3 other bus routes are numbered 16b elsewhere in the UK — see every 16b bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:55 |
|---|---|
| Downpatrick Bus Station | 08:55 |
| Ardglass Road | 08:58 |
| Ballyalton Park | 09:01 |
| Bishopscourt Crossroads | 09:04 |
| Ringawoody Crossroads | 09:13 |
| Ballyhornan | 09:15 |
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 Ballyhornan: 2 journeys, first 07:30
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Ballyhornan: 2 journeys, first 07:30 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Ballyhornan: 2 journeys, first 07:30
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Ballyhornan: 2 journeys, first 07:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Ballyhornan: 2 journeys, first 07:30
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Ballyhornan: 2 journeys, first 07:30
Route map
All stops on route 16b
16b towards Ballyhornan
All 13 stops
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
- St Patrick's Avenue Downpatrick
- St Patrick's Church Downpatrick
- Lecale Trinity Grammar Ardglass Road Downpatrick
- Ardglass Road Downpatrick
- Ballyalton Park Ballyalton
- Ballyhornan Road Ballyalton
- Ballycruttle Road Ballyalton
- Bishopscourt Crossroads Bishops Court
- Church Road Bishops Court
- Ringawoody Crossroads Ballyhornan
- Killard Drive Ballyhornan
- Ballyhornan Ballyhornan
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 16b bus?
The first 16b departure on weekdays leaves at 08:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 16b bus?
The last 16b on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 16b bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 16b. 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 16b bus?
The 16b is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.