The average bus between Portaferry and Cork takes 9h 12m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portaferry to Cork. 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 Portaferry and Cork. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portaferry is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Cork at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Gibson's Lane and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portaferry to Cork? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Cork. However, there are services departing from Portaferry station and arriving at Cork station via Gibson's Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Portaferry to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portaferry Square station.
Portaferry to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cork Alfred Street station.
The distance between Portaferry and Cork is 337.9 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a bus from Portaferry Square to Cork Alfred Street via Gibson's Lane, Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 9h 14m.