The average bus between Waterford and Downpatrick takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Waterford 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 Waterford and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterford is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Waterford 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 Waterford to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Waterford to Downpatrick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Downpatrick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Waterford and Downpatrick is 248.1 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Church Street via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Stand 22 in around 6h 30m.