The average bus between Newry and Portaferry takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newry to Portaferry. 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 Newry and Portaferry. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newry is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Portaferry at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 11 and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newry to Portaferry? 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 Newry to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Portaferry station via Grand Central Station Stand 11 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Newry to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.
Newry to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downpatrick Bus Station.
The distance between Newry and Portaferry is 55.9 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Strangford Square via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 4h 9m.