The average bus between Downpatrick and Newry takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick to Newry. 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 4 times a day between Downpatrick and Newry. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Newry at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick to Newry? 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 Newry. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Newry station via Grand Central Station Stand 21 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Downpatrick to Newry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Newry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Newry station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Newry is 43.6 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Newry Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, and Newry Train Station in around 3h 24m.