The average bus between Portaferry and Dublin takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portaferry to Dublin. 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 Dublin. 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 Dublin at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Gibson's Lane and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portaferry to Dublin? 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 Dublin. However, there are services departing from Portaferry station and arriving at Dublin station via Gibson's Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Portaferry to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portaferry Square station.
Portaferry to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
The distance between Portaferry and Dublin is 125.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a bus from Portaferry Square to The Gresham Hotel via Gibson's Lane, Donegall Square West, and Europa Bus Centre in around 5h 35m.