The average bus between Downpatrick and Kilmessan takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick to Kilmessan. 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 5 times a day between Downpatrick and Kilmessan. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Kilmessan at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stand 22 and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Downpatrick to Kilmessan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Kilmessan. However, there are services departing from Roughal Park station and arriving at The Gresham Hotel station via Stand 22 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Downpatrick to Kilmessan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Roughal Park station.
Downpatrick to Kilmessan bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Kilmessan is 105.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Roughal Park to Kilmessan via Stand 22, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, O'Connell St Upper, and Navan Rd Stn in around 6h 45m.