The average bus between Dublin and Downpatrick takes 3h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dublin to Downpatrick. 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 hourly between Dublin and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Glengall and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Belfast Glengall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Dublin to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.
Dublin to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Dublin and Downpatrick is 116 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Church Street via Belfast Glengall and Adelaide St. in around 3h 49m.