How far is it from Downpatrick to Portaferry?

The distance between Downpatrick and Portaferry is 9 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 and car ferry which takes 57 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Downpatrick to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 156+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Downpatrick to Portaferry - 2 ways to travel via car, car ferry

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

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1. Drive from Downpatrick to Strangfordcar
2. Take the carferry from Strangford to Portaferrycarferry
32 min
Line 16 bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Saul Brae to Strangford Squarebus 16
2. Take the carferry from Strangford to Portaferrycarferry
57 min

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

There is no direct connection from Downpatrick to Portaferry. However, you can drive to Strangford, take the car ferry to Portaferry, then drive to Portaferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saul Brae to Portaferry via Strangford Square and Strangford in around 57 min.

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