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How to get fromPortaferry to Ballynahinchby car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, line 16 bus, line 19 bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Portaferry to Strangfordcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Strangford Square to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus bus 16
    3. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Ballynahinch Caugheysbus bus 19 / ...
    3h 17m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portaferry to Strangfordcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Strangford to Ballynahinchcar car
    42 min

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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Portaferry to Ballynahinch. However, you can take the car ferry to Strangford, walk to Strangford Square, take the line 16 bus to Downpatrick Bus Station, then take the line 19 bus to Ballynahinch Caugheys. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portaferry to Ballynahinch via Portaferry and Strangford in around 42 min.

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