Bus from Carrowdore to Portaferry
3 direct routes · 29–42 min · first bus 10:55, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portaferry as of 12:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carrowdore, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Ulsterbus | ~29 min | 2 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 14:20 | 22:50 | Main Street | Mountain Road | Greyabbey, Nuns Quarter, Kircubbin, Rubane & Ardkeen |
| 9 | Ulsterbus | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:15 | 18:15 | Main Street | Portaferry Square | Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, Portavogie, Kirkistown, Ringboy, Cloughey & 2 more |
| 10d | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:55 | 10:55 | Main Street | Portaferry Square | Cunningburn, Greyabbey, Nuns Quarter, Kircubbin, Rubane & Ardkeen |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 10a bus or 9 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 10a, twice each weekday — board at Main Street and get off at Mountain Road, about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carrowdore to Portaferry?
Between 29 minutes on the 10a and 42 on the 9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Greyabbey, Nuns Quarter, Kircubbin, Rubane and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrowdore to Portaferry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:55 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables 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.