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

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

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  1. Car ferry, line 16 bus, bus, line 37 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 Newcastle Bus Stationbus bus 17a / ...
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Knoxsbus bus 37
    4h 49m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portaferry to Strangfordcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Strangford to Kilkeelcar car
    1h 10m

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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Portaferry to Kilkeel. However, you can take the car ferry to Strangford, walk to Strangford Square, take the line 16 bus to Downpatrick Bus Station, take the bus to Newcastle Bus Station, then take the line 37 bus to Knoxs. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portaferry to Kilkeel via Portaferry and Strangford in around 1h 10m.

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