The average bus between Downpatrick and Rathfriland takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 55 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Downpatrick to Rathfriland. 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 twice daily between Downpatrick and Rathfriland. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Rathfriland at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Rathfriland. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Rathfriland station via Castlewellan Upper Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Downpatrick to Rathfriland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Downpatrick Bus Station.
Downpatrick to Rathfriland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Rathfriland Bus Depot station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Rathfriland is 30.5 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Rathfriland Bus Depot via Castlewellan Upper Square in around 1h 47m.
