Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Downpatrick?

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

How far is it from Portaferry to Downpatrick?

The distance between Portaferry and Downpatrick is 8 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Downpatrick bus from?

Portaferry to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Strangford Square station.

Where does the Portaferry to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Portaferry to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Church Street station.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 335+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

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

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

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 Strangford Square to Church Street16
23 min
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Portaferry to Strangford
2. Drive from Strangford to Downpatrick
32 min

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portaferry to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

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

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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