The average bus between Howth and Downpatrick takes 5h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Howth 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 Howth and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St West and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Howth to Downpatrick? 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 Howth to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Howth station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Talbot St West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Howth to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Church Street station.
The distance between Howth and Downpatrick is 107.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Church Street via Talbot St West, The Gresham Hotel, Europa Bus Centre, and Adelaide St. in around 5h 19m.