Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Newcastle?

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

How far is it from Portaferry to Newcastle?

The distance between Portaferry and Newcastle is 24 miles.

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

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

How long does it take to get from Portaferry to Newcastle?

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

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Newcastle bus from?

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

Where does the Portaferry to Newcastle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newcastle?

There are 359+ hotels available in Newcastle.

Portaferry to Newcastle - 2 ways to travel via line 16 bus, bus, and car ferry

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

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Line 16 bus, bus
best
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 / ...
2h
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Portaferry to Strangfordcarferry
2. Drive from Strangford to Newcastlecar
50 min

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Map of how to get from Portaferry to Newcastle.

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Distance: 23.6 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Strangford Square to Newcastle Bus Station via Downpatrick Bus Station in around 2h.

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