What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Portaferry?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £170 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Portaferry?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 36m and costs £120 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Strangford Square via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

How far is it from Bath to Portaferry?

The distance between Bath and Portaferry is 338 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Portaferry without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Portaferry without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry and taxi which takes 15h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bath to Portaferry?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Bath to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Portaferry bus from?

Bath to Portaferry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Portaferry bus arrive?

Bath to Portaferry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 149+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Bath to Portaferry - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Portaferry by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
6h 10m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portaferry
10h 36m
£120–168
Train, Bus, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferry
15h 7m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
17h 27m
£121–244
Bus, bus and ferry via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
20h 43m
Fly Bristol Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
5h 37m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
7h 13m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
7h 32m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
7h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square10
21h 13m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bath to Portaferry. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Lanyon Place [bus stop], then take the bus to Portaferry Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Wigan North Western, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Portaferry.

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