What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £180 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Church Street via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Downpatrick?

The distance between Portpatrick and Downpatrick is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 23m and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Downpatrick bus from?

Portpatrick to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 328+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Portpatrick to Downpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Downpatrick by car ferry, car, ferry, train, busferry, or bus

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick
3h 18m
£39–175
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Great Victoria Street1 Lr->Gc / ...
5h 23m
£61–265
Bus and ferry, line 215 bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Church Street215 / ...
6h 36m
Bus and ferry, line 515 bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Pillar Well Lane515 / ...
6h 58m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 86.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Downpatrick. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Downpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to Church Street via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Great Victoria Street, and Adelaide Street in around 5h 23m.

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