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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Portaferry is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 58m.

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 58m 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 36m.

How far is it from Cork to Portaferry?

The distance between Cork and Portaferry is 309 miles. The road distance is 278.3 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 taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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 1 Zone 2 station.

Can I drive from Cork to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Portaferry is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cork to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 145+ hotels available in Portaferry.

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

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

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Central
3. Take the taxi from Belfast Great Central to Portaferry
6h 8m
£94–129
Drive 276.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cork to Portaferry276.7 mi
4h 58m
£68–98
Bus via Downpatrick Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2704x
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
8h 36m
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ORK - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
8h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square10
8h 52m
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ORK - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
9h 46m
£72–183

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

30Weekly Planes

4h 8mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Portaferry.

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Distance: 307.2 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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