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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Portaferry is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Portaferry is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Strangford Square via Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Portaferry?

The distance between Dundalk and Portaferry is 87 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Portaferry without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 51m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Dundalk to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Portaferry bus from?

Dundalk to Portaferry bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Portaferry bus arrive?

Dundalk to Portaferry bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Dundalk to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Portaferry is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Dundalk to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 147+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Dundalk to Portaferry - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, line 215 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the taxi from Belfast Grand Central to Portaferrytaxi
1h 51m
£71–96
Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundalk to Portaferrycar 78.4 mi
1h 30m
£20–28
Train, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 215 / ...
3h 45m
Bus, line 215 bus
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus 215 / ...
3h 45m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
3h 48m

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Map of how to get from Dundalk to Portaferry.

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Dundalk to Strangford Square via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 3h 45m.

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