Is there a direct bus between Downpatrick and Portaferry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Street and arriving at Strangford Square. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Downpatrick to Portaferry?

The distance between Downpatrick and Portaferry is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Downpatrick to Portaferry without a car?

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Portaferry without a car is to line 16 bus which takes 23 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Downpatrick to Portaferry?

The line 16 bus from Church Street to Strangford Square takes 23 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Downpatrick to Portaferry bus from?

Downpatrick to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.

Where does the Downpatrick to Portaferry bus arrive?

Downpatrick to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Strangford Square station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 148+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Downpatrick to Portaferry - 2 ways to travel via line 16 bus, car

There are 2 ways to get from Downpatrick to Portaferry by bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 16 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Strangford Square16 / ...
23 min
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Downpatrick to Strangford
2. Take the car ferry from Strangford to Portaferry
31 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Church Street to Strangford Square every 4 hours, and the journey takes 23 min.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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