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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portaferry is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Portaferry is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Portaferry Square via Wellington Place and Lanyon Place [bus stop]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Dublin to Portaferry?

The distance between Dublin and Portaferry is 141 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Portaferry without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Dublin to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Portaferry bus from?

Dublin to Portaferry bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Portaferry bus arrive?

Dublin to Portaferry bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Can I drive from Dublin to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Portaferry is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Dublin to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 144+ hotels available in Portaferry.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Portaferry by train, taxi, bus, 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.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the taxi from Belfast Great Central to Portaferrytaxi
2h 51m
£74–99
Drive 130.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Portaferrycar 130.7 mi
2h 22m
£32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
5h 9m
Train, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 215 / ...
4h 45m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
4h 48m
Bus, line 215 bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 215 / ...
5h 27m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Portaferry.

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from The Gresham Hotel to Portaferry Square via Europa Bus Centre, Wellington Place, Lanyon Place Station [glider], and Lanyon Place [bus stop] in around 5h 9m.

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