Travel Carlingford - Portadown
Starting from Carlingford
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There are no rail or Expressway services to Carlingford. For those travelling on public transport, there is only a Bus Eireann bus from Dundalk to Carlingford. There are local bus services between Omeath and Carlingford, see the Travel Road page of this website for details. Also on that page you will see that there are restrictions on the carriage of bikes on Bus Eireann buses so be careful before booking if you expect to carry bikes. Generally if travelling via public transport, expect to hire bikes in Carlingford, see the Hire and Repair page here. I have been unable to find bike hire in Newry or Portadown but I believe that Carlingford Greenway Bike Hire intending opening a shop in Newry.
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Those travelling by car can park and carrying their own bikes or hiring bikes will find parking in Carlingford. There is parking at the Carlingford Marina, see image below. The marina is about 1Km outside of Carlingford town, see location of the greenway starting point on Map page. There is also parking in the centre of the town at the Tourist Office.
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Parking at Carlingford Marina
Starting from Newry or Portadown
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​The Dublin to Belfast mainline rail stops at Newry and Portadown, see the Travel Rail page here. Use this website for booking tickets for journeys emanating from Ireland. Use the Translink website for journeys starting in Norther Ireland. ​
The Irish Rail website allows bikes to be booked on the service. The Translink website states that bikes will be carried on a first come first served basis.​​
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The rail station in Newry is just over 3 Kms from the start of the tow path. This involves cycling from the station via Derrgbeg Lane to the A27. Take the fourth exit from the roundabout again on the A27 towards the town centre. Take a left on to Canal Quay and the start of the greenway is just ahead. There appears to be no easier cycle route than using the main roads.
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The Portadown rail station is about 500m from the quays where access can be gained to the towpath. Cycle along the Northway, turn right at Mill Ave. Join the A27 for a short distance, continuing on to the Garvaghy Road. Before going under the A3 Northway road bridge, drop down right at the side of The Old Town Quay. Cycle to the right passing under the Bann Bridge and continuing on past the Portadown Boat Club.
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Paid parking is available in the both town centres.
The original greenway man in Newry!!!
Cycle to the right under the Bann Bridge in Portadown
