Is there a direct bus between Strangford Lough and Downpatrick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shrigley and arriving at Church Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Strangford Lough to Downpatrick?

The distance between Strangford Lough and Downpatrick is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Strangford Lough to Downpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Strangford Lough to Downpatrick without a car is to line 14 bus which takes 18 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Strangford Lough to Downpatrick?

The line 14 bus from Shrigley to Church Street takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Strangford Lough to Downpatrick bus from?

Strangford Lough to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Shrigley station.

Where does the Strangford Lough to Downpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 334+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Strangford Lough to Downpatrick - 2 ways to travel via line 14 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Strangford Lough 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 14 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shrigley to Church Street14 / ...
18 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 Strangford Lough to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Shrigley to Church Street hourly, and the journey takes 18 min.

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