The average bus between Scotland and Downpatrick takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 7h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 Scotland and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland 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.

7h 38m • 1 change

7h 34m • 1 change
Arrives next day

7h 43m • 1 change

7h 38m • 1 change

7h 34m • 1 change
Arrives next day

7h 43m • 1 change

7h 38m • 1 change

7h 34m • 1 change
Arrives next day

7h 43m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Scotland to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Scotland to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
The distance between Scotland and Downpatrick is 291.3 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.