Bus from Ardkeen to Portaferry
4 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 08:38, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portaferry as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ardkeen, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 9 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 09:46 | 23:25 | Loughdoo Road | Portaferry Depot | — |
| 10 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 6 | Sat 4 · Sun 1 | 08:38 | 19:13 | Ardkeen | Portaferry Square | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 10a, 10d
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Ulsterbus | ~6 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 14:44 | 23:12 | Ardkeen | Mountain Road | — |
| 10d | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 11:25 | 11:25 | Ardkeen | Portaferry Square | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ardkeen on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 9 bus, 10 bus or 10a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ardkeen to Portaferry?
4 routes run directly from Ardkeen to Portaferry: the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10 (Ulsterbus), the 10a (Ulsterbus), the 10d (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 9, 9 times each weekday — board at Loughdoo Road and get off at Portaferry Depot, about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardkeen to Portaferry?
Around 8 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardkeen to Portaferry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:38 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardkeen to Portaferry?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.