The Shorelife Celebration takes place mainly outdoors and with Northern’s Ireland changeable weather please come prepared, raincoats and wellies advised.
Getting to WWT Castle Espie
Where is the event located?
78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, Co. Down, BT23 6EA
Free Pre-bookable Event Shuttle Bus
Free special event buses will run during the event.
Tickets are free of charge but must be -pre-booked via the links below. Please ensure that you book both your outbound and return journeys being careful to select your preferred times for both journeys.
Please book one ticket per person each way.
Only guide and other assistance dogs are welcome on buses.
For more information on accessibility on the buses, go to www.translink.co.uk
Event Bus Route Dunlady Park and Ride (Dundonald) – Newtownards Translink Bus Station- WWT Castle Espie
OUTBOUND: Dunlady Park and Ride, Dundonald – Newtownards Translink Bus Station –WWT Castle Espie (near Comber)
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Dunlady Park and Ride (Dundonald)
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09:30
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11.30
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14.30
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Newtownards Bus Station
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09:45
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11:45
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14:45
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Comber WWT Castle Espie
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10:00
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12:00
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15:00
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Outbound Journey - Shorelife Celebration 2025: WWT Castle Espie Shuttle Bus at Dunlady Park and Ride, Dundonald event tickets from TicketSource
RETURN: Comber Castle Espie – Newtownards Translink Bus Station - Dunlady Park and Ride (Dundonald)
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Comber WWT Castle Espie
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12:00
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15.00
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17.15
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Newtownards Bus Station
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12:15
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15:15
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17:30
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Dunlady Park and Ride (Dundonald)
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12:30
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15.30
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17.45
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Return Journey - Shorelife Celebration 2025: WWT Castle Espie RETURN Shuttle Bus at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre event tickets from TicketSource
Bus timetable is subject to change up to and on the day.
Parking
Plan to travel by car? | Allow plenty of time for your journey. If you are travelling by car, follow directional road signs to Comber and WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. Please note that parking at both sites is limited, and we strongly recommend using public transport to attend the event - public buses or via the free pre-bookable event buses.
Sat Nav details
Latitude: 54.5494 Longitude: -5.7438
Driving distances (approx, depending on route):
Belfast - Comber | 30 minutes
Bangor - Comber | 20 - 25 minutes
Newtownards - Comber | 10 minutes
Portaferry - Comber | 1 hour 10 minutes (via Strangford Lough), or 40 minutes (via the east coast of the Lough)
Public Transport
For more information on bus routes and timetables please check the Translink website.
Stay a while
Find out more about Comber and stay a while - Why not make a break of it? Relax in the beauty of this place, offering everything from 5 star luxury to cosy guest houses or unique self-catering options, maybe camping and caravanning is more your thing, let us help you plan your perfect getaway.
Please refer to our Maps and Guides and Plan Your Trip sections.
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For further information, please contact:
Ards Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 9182 6846 or Email: ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tel: 028 91 270069 or Email: bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
