Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Carlingford Lough?

No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Carlingford Lough. However, there are services departing from Strangford Square and arriving at Knockcree Avenue via Downpatrick Bus Station and Newcastle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Portaferry to Carlingford Lough?

The distance between Portaferry and Carlingford Lough is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Portaferry to Carlingford Lough without a car?

The best way to get from Portaferry to Carlingford Lough without a car is to line 16 bus and bus and line 37 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portaferry to Carlingford Lough?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Portaferry to Carlingford Lough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Carlingford Lough bus from?

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

Where does the Portaferry to Carlingford Lough bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carlingford Lough?

There are 305+ hotels available in Carlingford Lough.

Portaferry to Carlingford Lough - 2 ways to travel via line 16 bus, and bus

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

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Line 16 bus, bus, line 37 bus
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1. Take the bus from Strangford Square to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 16
2. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newcastle Bus Stationbus 17a / ...
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Knockcree Avenuebus 37
3h 39m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Portaferry to Strangfordcarferry
2. Drive from Strangford to Carlingford Loughcar
1h 14m

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Portaferry, Northern Ireland and Carlingford Lough, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Strangford Square to Carlingford Lough via Downpatrick Bus Station, Newcastle Bus Station, and Knockcree Avenue in around 3h 39m.

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