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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Portaferry is to bus via Downpatrick Bus Station which costs £30 - £150 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Portaferry is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Strangford Square via Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Cork to Portaferry?

The distance between Cork and Portaferry is 310 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Portaferry without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Cork to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Portaferry bus from?

Cork to Portaferry bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Portaferry bus arrive?

Cork to Portaferry bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 station.

Can I drive from Cork to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Portaferry is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Cork to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 152+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Cork to Portaferry - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cork to Portaferry by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Depotbus 10
7h 53m
Bus via Downpatrick Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus 704x
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
8h 47m
£34–143
Drive 276.8 mi
1. Drive from Cork to Portaferrycar 276.8 mi
4h 59m
£68–98
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ORK - BHD
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Depotbus
8h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus 785
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Squarebus 10
9h 8m
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ORK - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Depotbus
9h 21m

Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Portaferry.

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Distance: 308.3 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Strangford Square via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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