Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Kilkeel?

No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Strangford Square and arriving at Knoxs via Downpatrick Bus Station and Newcastle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Portaferry to Kilkeel?

The distance between Portaferry and Kilkeel is 37 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portaferry to Kilkeel without a car is to line 16 bus and bus and line 37 bus which takes 3h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Portaferry to Kilkeel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Kilkeel bus from?

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

Where does the Portaferry to Kilkeel bus arrive?

Portaferry to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downpatrick Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kilkeel?

There are 343+ hotels available in Kilkeel.

Portaferry to Kilkeel - 2 ways to travel via line 16 bus, bus, and line 37 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Portaferry to Kilkeel 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, bus, line 37 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Strangford Square to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 16
2. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newcastle Bus Station Lay-Bybus 17a / ...
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Knoxsbus 37
3h 26m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Portaferry to Strangfordcarferry
2. Drive from Strangford to Kilkeelcar
1h 10m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portaferry to Kilkeel.

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Distance: 36.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Strangford Square to Knoxs via Downpatrick Bus Station and Newcastle Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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