315a Downpatrick circular
Operated by Ulsterbus Town Services. First bus 07:25, last bus 17:15. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
| Stop | 07:25 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick Bus Station | 07:25 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | 17:15 |
| Omniplex | 07:28 | 09:33 | 10:33 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:33 | 16:33 | 17:18 |
| Racecourse View | 07:30 | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:34 | 16:34 | 17:20 |
| Bishops Brae Gardens | · | 09:38 | 10:38 | 11:38 | 12:38 | 13:38 | 14:38 | 16:38 | · |
| Flying Horse | 07:34 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 | 17:24 |
| Downe Hospital | 07:39 | 09:46 | 10:46 | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 16:46 | 17:32 |
| Demesne | 07:44 | 09:49 | 10:49 | 11:49 | 12:49 | 13:49 | 14:49 | 16:49 | 17:36 |
| Lecale Trinity Grammar Ardglass Road | 07:46 | 09:50 | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 | 17:37 |
| Downpatrick Bus Station | 07:50 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 17:05 | 17:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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 Town Services 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 inbound: 11 journeys, first 07:25
- 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 Town Services before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 inbound: 11 journeys, first 07:25
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 inbound: 11 journeys, first 07:25
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 inbound: 11 journeys, first 07:25
- 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 Town Services before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 315a
315a inbound
All 32 stops
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
- St Patrick's Avenue Downpatrick
- Omniplex Downpatrick
- 83-85 Stream Street Downpatrick
- Stream Street Downpatrick
- Gallaun Downpatrick
- Vianstown Road Downpatrick
- Racecourse View Downpatrick
- Racecourse Way Downpatrick
- Racecourse Close Downpatrick
- Spelga Close Downpatrick
- Arkle Park Downpatrick
- Vianstown Heights Downpatrick
- Bishops Brae Avenue Downpatrick
- Bishops Brae Gardens Downpatrick
- Ballynoe Road Downpatrick
- Flying Horse Downpatrick
- Colmcille Road Entrance Downpatrick
- Ballymote Walk Downpatrick
- Feadenach Walk Downpatrick
- Colmcille Road Downpatrick
- Struell Close Downpatrick
- St Dympna's Cemetery Downpatrick
- Flying Horse Road Downpatrick
- Downe Hospital Downpatrick
- Flying Horse Road Downpatrick
- Demesne Downpatrick
- Ardglass Road Downpatrick
- Lecale Trinity Grammar Ardglass Road Downpatrick
- St Patrick's Church Downpatrick
- St Patrick's Avenue Downpatrick
- Downpatrick Bus Station Downpatrick
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 315a bus?
The first 315a departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 315a bus?
The last 315a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 315a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 315a. 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 315a bus?
The 315a is operated by Ulsterbus Town Services.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus Town Services via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.