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Newry and Mourne and Down

Visiting Newry and Mourne and Down

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What Should I Do In Newry and Mourne and Down?

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How Do I Get To Newry and Mourne and Down?

Driving directions to Newry:

  1. From Belfast, take the M1 towards Dublin.
  2. Take exit 7 for Newry.
  3. Follow signs for Newry city centre.

Rail directions to Newry:

  1. From Belfast, take the Dublin train and get off at Newry station.
  2. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
  3. Newry station is located in the city centre.

Driving directions to Mourne and Down:

  1. From Belfast, take the A24 towards Newcastle.
  2. Continue on the A24 through Newcastle and towards Kilkeel.
  3. Follow signs for Mourne and Down district.

Rail directions to Mourne and Down:

  1. From Belfast, take the Dublin train and get off at Newry station.
  2. Transfer to the local Northern Ireland Railways service towards Bangor.
  3. Get off at Bangor West station and transfer to the bus service towards Downpatrick.
  4. Get off at Downpatrick bus station, which is located in the centre of the Mourne and Down district.

Suggestions: If coming from Dublin, it may be quicker to take the motorway towards Belfast and follow the driving directions from there. Likewise, if coming from Derry, it may be faster to take the train towards Belfast and transfer to the train towards Newry. Public transportation may be more convenient than driving, as parking can be limited in city centres.

What's The Nearest Airport To Newry and Mourne and Down?

The closest airport to Newry is Belfast City Airport, which is approximately 50 miles away. If you're driving, the easiest route is to take the A1 southbound until you reach Newry. Alternatively, you could take a bus or a taxi from the airport.

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