What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry is to bus and line 16 bus which costs £8 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry is to bus and line 16 bus which takes 2h and costs £8.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle, County Down and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Back Of Tech and arriving at Strangford Square via Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry?

The distance between Newcastle, County Down and Portaferry is 24 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry without a car is to bus and line 16 bus which takes 2h and costs £8.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry bus from?

Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Back Of Tech station.

Where does the Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry bus arrive?

Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downpatrick Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 158+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry - 2 ways to travel via bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry by bus, car, or car ferry

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Bus, line 16 bus
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1. Take the bus from Back Of Tech to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Strangford Squarebus 16 / ...
2h
£7
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Newcastle, County Down to Strangfordcar
2. Take the carferry from Strangford to Portaferrycarferry
48 min

Newcastle, County Down to Portaferry by foot and bus

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle, County Down to Strangford Square via Back Of Tech and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 2h.

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