The average bus between Downpatrick and Ballygowan takes 38 min and the fastest bus takes 35 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick to Ballygowan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Downpatrick and Ballygowan. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 3:46 PM which arrives into Ballygowan at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Ballygowan. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Ballygowan station via Saintfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Downpatrick to Ballygowan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Ballygowan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ballygowan Bus Depot [bus Stop] station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Ballygowan is 19.9 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Ballygowan Bus Depot [bus Stop] via Saintfield in around 1h 26m.