Travel Guide to Strangford Stone

Getting There

• Bus

  From Belfast city center, head to the Europa Bus Station located on Great Victoria Street. Purchase a ticket for the 15 or 24 bus to Downpatrick. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Once you arrive in Downpatrick, disembark at the Downpatrick Bus Station. From there, you can either walk or take a local taxi. If walking, head south on Market Street, then turn left onto St. Patrick's Avenue, which will lead you to the area where Strangford Stone is located. Follow the signs to Strangford Stone, which is situated in a park-like setting.

• Train and Walk

  Catch a train from Belfast Lanyon Place Station to Downpatrick. Check the timetable for the next train as they may not run frequently. Once you arrive at Downpatrick train station, exit onto the main road and head south toward the town. Walk down the main street until you reach the junction with St. Patrick's Avenue. Turn left and walk straight; you should see signage directing you to Strangford Stone. It’s about a 20-minute walk from the train station.

• Walking from Downpatrick

  If you are already in Downpatrick and want to walk to Strangford Stone, start from the town center. Head south on Market Street, then turn left onto St. Patrick's Avenue. Continue straight until you reach the park area where Strangford Stone is located. It should take approximately 15-20 minutes to walk from the center of Downpatrick.