The average bus between Kilkeel and Downpatrick takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkeel 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 4 hours between Kilkeel and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkeel is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kilkeel to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Kilkeel station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Newcastle Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Kilkeel to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Kilkeel Newcastle Street station.
Kilkeel to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downpatrick Bus Station.
The distance between Kilkeel and Downpatrick is 35 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Kilkeel Newcastle Street to Downpatrick Bus Station via Newcastle Bus Station in around 2h 9m.