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How do I drive from Armagh towards Portadown without using the M1?

Armagh and Portadown are linked by the A3 road corridor, so a journey between their centres does not require a motorway detour via Belfast or Lisburn.

Armagh and Portadown are linked by the A3 road corridor, so a journey between their centres does not require a motorway detour via Belfast or Lisburn.

Follow signs for Portadown from Armagh and then navigate to your chosen station, retail park or town-centre car park. The A3 passes through local road environments with junctions, so estimated times depend on traffic. Check temporary restrictions if travelling at commuting times or when roadworks are advertised.

Source / reference: Department for Infrastructure — Northern Ireland road network · checked 16 October 2026
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