The average bus between Belfast and Portaferry takes 1h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Portaferry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Belfast and Portaferry. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Portaferry at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Portaferry station via Newtownards Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Belfast to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Waterfront station.
Belfast to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portaferry Square station.
The distance between Belfast and Portaferry is 34.2 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Waterfront to Portaferry Square via Newtownards Bus Station in around 2h 38m.