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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Portaferry Square via Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Portaferry?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Portaferry is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus from?

Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Portaferry is 38 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 148+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Carrickfergus to Portaferry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square10
2h 50m
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Portaferry38.1 mi
54 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Portaferry38.1 mi
54 min
£80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Laganside Buscentre563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square10
3h 17m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Joymount to Portaferry Square via Laganside Buscentre in around 3h 17m.

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