The average bus between Dublin and Downpatrick takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. 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 every 2 hours between Dublin and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. 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 Grand Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Dublin to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.
Dublin to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Dublin and Downpatrick is 116 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Custom House Quay to Church Street via Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 3h 57m.