🚌 Bus from Carrowdore to Portaferry
3 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 14:14, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Ulsterbus | ~34 min | 2 | 14:14 | 22:47 | Ballyblack Crossroads |
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~48 min | 1 | 18:09 | 18:09 | Ballyblack Crossroads |
| 10d | Ulsterbus | ~37 min | 1 | 10:52 | 10:52 | Grangee Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carrowdore on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carrowdore to Portaferry?
3 routes run directly from Carrowdore to Portaferry: the 10a (Ulsterbus), the 9 (Ulsterbus), the 10d (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Carrowdore to Portaferry?
Around 34 minutes on the 10a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrowdore to Portaferry?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 10a) leaves around 14:14 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrowdore 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.