The average bus between Glasgow and Downpatrick takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 3 times a day between Glasgow and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast, Europa Buscentre and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Glasgow to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Glasgow to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
The distance between Glasgow and Downpatrick is 194.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Translink operates a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m.