17 Downpatrick to Newcastle via Clough, Dundrum
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:50, last bus 17:00. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 17? 50 other bus routes are numbered 17 elsewhere in the UK — see every 17 bus timetable by area.
- School terms only — 08:20 towards Newcastle Bus Station, 16:10 towards Newcastle Bus Station
| Stop | 08:20 | 11:30 | 15:45 | 16:10 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick Bus Station | 08:20 | 11:30 | 15:45 | 16:10 | 17:00 |
| Downpatrick Racecourse | 08:21 | 11:31 | 15:46 | 16:11 | 17:01 |
| Lake Road | 08:24 | 11:34 | 15:49 | 16:14 | 17:04 |
| Tobercorran Road | 08:26 | 11:36 | 15:51 | 16:16 | 17:06 |
| Main Street | 08:30 | 11:40 | 15:55 | 16:20 | 17:10 |
| Main Street | 08:35 | 11:45 | 16:00 | 16:25 | 17:15 |
| Newcastle Bus Station | 08:50 | 12:00 | 16:15 | 16:40 | 17:30 |
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 Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Newcastle: 3 journeys, first 11:30 towards Downpatrick: 1 journey, first 07:50 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Ulsterbus before relying on this.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Newcastle: 3 journeys, first 11:30 towards Downpatrick: 1 journey, first 07:50
Route map
All stops on route 17
17 towards Newcastle
All 30 stops
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
- Downpatrick Racecourse Ballydugan
- Ballydugan Crossroads Ballydugan
- Lake Road Cranley
- 107-118 Ballydugan Road Cranley
- Buckshead Road Cranley
- Tobercorran Road Tullymurry
- Tullymurry Tullymurry
- Creeghduff Road Tullymurry
- Drumgooland Road Clough
- Main Street Clough
- Knocksticken Road Clough
- Mountpanther Clough
- Old Belfast Road Dundrum
- Dundrum GAC Dundrum
- Main Street Dundrum
- Keel Point Dundrum
- Kilmegan Road Dundrum
- Ballyloughlin Road Dundrum
- 35-37 Old Road Dundrum
- Twelve Arches Dundrum
- Mourneview Caravan Park Newcastle
- Murlough Caravan Park Newcastle
- Dundrum Road Newcastle
- Corrigs Avenue Newcastle
- Golf Links Newcastle
- Newcastle Barbican Newcastle
- Merrion Avenue Newcastle
- Newcastle Roundabout Newcastle
- Newcastle Bus Station Newcastle
17 towards Downpatrick
All 34 stops
- Newcastle Bus Station Newcastle
- Newcastle Primary School Newcastle
- Dundrum Road Newcastle
- Newcastle Barbican Newcastle
- Mourne View Road Newcastle
- Boulevard Park Newcastle
- Corrigs Avenue Newcastle
- Dundrum Road Newcastle
- Murlough Caravan Park Newcastle
- Mourneview Caravan Park Newcastle
- Twelve Arches Dundrum
- 35-37 Old Road Dundrum
- Ballyloughlin Road Dundrum
- Kilmegan Road Dundrum
- Robin Hill Dundrum
- Keel Point Dundrum
- St Donards Church Dundrum
- Main Street Dundrum
- Murlough Quay Dundrum
- Dundrum GAC Dundrum
- Old Belfast Road Dundrum
- Mountpanther Clough
- Knocksticken Road Clough
- Main Street Clough
- Drumgooland Road Clough
- Creeghduff Road Tullymurry
- Tullymurry Tullymurry
- Tobercorran Road Tullymurry
- Buckshead Road Cranley
- 107-118 Ballydugan Road Cranley
- Lake Road Cranley
- Ballydugan Crossroads Ballydugan
- Downpatrick Racecourse Ballydugan
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 17 bus?
The first 17 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 17 bus?
The last 17 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 17 bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 17. 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 17 bus?
The 17 is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.