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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portaferry and Belfast takes 1h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portaferry to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Portaferry to Belfast bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Portaferry and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portaferry is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Belfast at 4:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 16m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portaferry to Belfast? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portaferry to Belfast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Portaferry, Northern Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Portaferry Square to Albert Bridge 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

Operators