The average bus between Portaferry and Kilkeel takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portaferry to Kilkeel. 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 5 times a day between Portaferry and Kilkeel. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portaferry is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Kilkeel at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Downpatrick Bus Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portaferry to Kilkeel? 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 Portaferry to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Portaferry station and arriving at Kilkeel station via Downpatrick Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Portaferry to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Strangford Square station.
Portaferry to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Knoxs station.
The distance between Portaferry and Kilkeel is 46.2 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Strangford Square to Knoxs via Downpatrick Bus Station and Newcastle Bus Station in around 3h 27m.